Type 1 Diabetes Resources

Answer:

Low
0-69

Normal
70-130

High
131+

Your level is currently

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.

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 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.

American Association of Diabetes Educators
100 West Monroe Street
Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone:	1-800-338-3633
Fax:	(312) 424-2427
E-mail:	aade@aadenet.org
Web Address:	http://www.aadenet.org

The American Association of Diabetes Educators is made up of doctors, nurses, dietitians, and other health professionals with special interest and training in diabetes care. It can supply the names of these types of health professionals in your local area.

American Diabetes Association (ADA)
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
Phone:	1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383)
E-mail:	AskADA@diabetes.org
Web Address:	http://www.diabetes.org/

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a national organization for health professionals and consumers. Almost every state has a local office. ADA sets the standards for the care of people with diabetes. Its focus is on research for the prevention and treatment of all types of diabetes. ADA provides patient and professional education mainly through its publications, which include the monthly magazine Diabetes Forecast, books, brochures, cookbooks and meal planning guides, and pamphlets. It provides information for parents about caring for a child with diabetes.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
120 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005-4001
Phone:	1-800-533-CURE (1-800-533-2873)
Fax:	(212) 785-9595
E-mail:	info@jdrf.org
Web Address:	http://www.jdf.org

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International's mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through research. This organization publishes a wide variety of booklets on complications and treatments of diabetes. The organization's focus is on research for the prevention and treatment of type 1 diabetes.

National Diabetes Education Program (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health)
1 Diabetes Way
Bethesda, MD 20814-9692
Phone:	(301) 496-3583 1-800-438-5383 to order materials
E-mail:	ndep@info.nih.gov
Web Address:	http://www.ndep.nih.gov/

The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) is sponsored by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The program's goal is to improve the treatment of people with diabetes, to promote early diagnosis, and to prevent the development of diabetes. Information about the program can be found on two new Web sites: one managed by NIH (http://ndep.nih.gov) and the other by CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/team-ndep).

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse/National Institutes of Health (NIH)
1 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3560
Phone:	(301) 654-3327 1-800-860-8747
Fax:	(703) 738-4929
E-mail:	ndic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Web Address:	http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov

This clearinghouse provides information about research and clinical trials supported by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. This service is provided by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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