The primary concern for most diabetics is regulating the amount of sugar in their bloodstream. One of the most effective ways of doing so is to use a glucometer, which is a medical device that will give a patient an estimation of how much glucose is in a drop of blood. Anyone in the market…
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
The most common form of diabetes, type 2 is a condition in which blood sugar remains at a higher level than it should. Also known as hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes means the body is not using insulin the way it should. Understanding what causes the disease can help people prevent and treat it effectively. …
Is It Time for You to Switch Your Diabetes Medication?
The battle against diabetes is never-ending, and although there are many different medications on the market, there is no magic pill or injection that can cure this disease. However, there are medications that can help to regulate one’s blood glucose levels. Many people with diabetes understand that getting their blood sugar under control often involves…
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
People who have type 1 diabetes have trouble producing insulin. Formerly called juvenile diabetes, this condition is much more rare than type 2 diabetes. In fact, only 5 percent of diabetics are diagnosed with type 1. So what is it and what are the symptoms? Read on to learn more about the disease and how…
Healthy Snacks for diabetics
Indulge in Healthy Snacks to Manage Your Diabetes Being diabetic means that you have to be very careful about the foods and snacks you eat. After all, to keep your blood sugar levels under control you can’t eat just anything. You have to carefully count your carbohydrates (carbs) to prevent your glucose levels from spiking…
Lifestyle changes become a double bonus, for heart and diabetes
According to the American Heart Association, adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely to have heart disease or a stroke than adults without diabetes. If you have the blood-sugar condition, these statistics may seem overwhelming. Not only do you have to think about dealing with diabetes, but you may also have to…
Long-term complications with diabetes
How Diabetes Affects the Body Over Time Diabetes is a chronic illness that can cause significant harm, particularly when left untreated. The long-term complications of diabetes reach far beyond the pancreas and can include serious injuries or even death. Understanding how diabetes affects the human body may motivate patients to seek treatment and consequently live…
Monitoring Your Own Blood Sugar Levels
Monitoring Your Own Blood Sugar Levels For those who have diabetes, healthy lifestyle management is vital to successfully living with the disease. A major part of that management is monitoring blood glucose (a.k.a., blood sugar) levels. These levels are checked every time you visit your doctor using an A1C test. This test, however, only gives…
Managing Diabetes – Know Your Numbers
Diabetes is becoming more common every day, and there are approximately 26 million people who are currently suffering from the disease. Although these numbers can cause considerable anxiety, it is important to focus your attention on the numbers that mean the most to you as a diabetic, including your blood sugar levels. The more you…
Recognizing A Diabetic Medical Emergency
Diabetes is a medical condition affecting millions of people today; this health issue also impacts the loved ones of people living with it. Correctly identifying a diabetic emergency and responding to it can help prevent illness, injury, and even death. Dangerously High Blood Glucose Levels Diabetes is characterized by the body’s inability to metabolize glucose;…