Diabetes: Resources

Diabetes: Resources - Organizations

American Diabetes Association

This national organization provides diabetes research, information, and advocacy. This link will take you to its web site.

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National Diabetes Education Program

This web site has the goal of increasing awareness of diabetes and improving understanding of the disease. This helps promote better care of people with diabetes. This link will take you to the web site.

CDC Diabetes Public Health Resources

This CDC web site is dedicated to diabetes; it helps take information from trials and incorporates it into health practices. This link will take you to the web site.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

As part of the National Institutes of Health, the NIDDK helps disseminate health information to improve the lives of patients, their families, and those at risk for these diseases.This link will take you to its web site.

National Federation of the Blind -- Diabetes Action Network

This group is a support and information network for all diabetes patients, especially those who are blind or losing vision. This link will take you to its web site.

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Your level is currently NormalHigh (hyperglycemia).Low (hypoglycemia).

If the level is below 70 and you are experiencing symptoms such as shaking, sweating or difficulty thinking, you will need to raise the number immediately. A quick solution is to eat a few pieces of hard candy or 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey. Recheck your numbers again in 15 minutes to see if the number has gone up. If not, repeat the steps above or call your doctor.

People who experience hypoglycemia several times in a week should call their health care provider. It's important to monitor your levels each day so you can make sure your numbers are within the range. If you are pregnant always consult with your health care provider.

Your blood sugar level is slightly high. You should call your health care provider and ask if laboratory tests to check for diabetes are needed. If you are pregnant always consult with your health care provider.

Congratulations on taking steps to manage your health.

However, it's important to continue to track your numbers so that you can make lifestyle changes if needed. If you are pregnant always consult with your physician.

Your level is currently normal. However, if you are concerned about diabetes speak with your physician. There may be other risk factors that increase your risk for diabetes.

Your level is high if this reading was taken before eating. Aim for 70-130 before meals and less than 180 two hours after meals.

Even if your number is high, it's not too late for you to take control of your health and lower your blood sugar.

One of the first steps is to monitor your levels each day. If you are pregnant always consult with your physician.

Your blood sugar level may be high, depending on when you last ate. If you have not eaten for at least 8 hours, your blood sugar should be less than 100. If you've eaten within the last 2 hours, your blood sugar should be less than 140. You should call your health care provider and ask if you need laboratory tests to check for diabetes. If you are pregnant always consult with your health care provider.

Blood sugars consistently above 180 warrant prompt medical attention.

Even if your number is high, it's not too late for you to take control of your health and lower your blood sugar.

One of the first steps is to monitor your levels each day. If you are pregnant always consult with your physician.

Your blood sugar level is high. You should call your health care provider and ask if laboratory tests to check for diabetes are needed. If you are pregnant always consult with your health care provider.

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