Medical Reference Related to Diabetes
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Insulin Resistance - Topic Overview
Insulin resistance refers to the inability of the body tissues to respond properly to insulin. Insulin lets sugar (glucose) enter body cells,where it is used for energy. Insulin also helps muscles,fat,and liver cells store sugar to be released when it is needed. If the body tissues do not respond properly to insulin,the blood sugar level rises. Insulin resistance causes the pancreas to ...
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Gestational Diabetes: Safe Exercise - Topic Overview
Exercise is an important part of treating gestational diabetes. It can help lower your blood sugar level. It also can improve your posture,relieve back pain and other discomforts related to pregnancy,and prepare you for the challenge of childbirth. If you exercise regularly,you may be able to avoid having to take insulin. If you do take insulin,regular exercise may make it possible for ...
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Screening for Gestational Diabetes - Topic Overview
Early detection Experts debate whether all pregnant women need to be tested for gestational diabetes. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has found insufficient evidence to recommend screening women with no risk factors for gestational diabetes. 1 But most doctors routinely test all pregnant women who are in their care. The American Diabetes Association recommends all women who are not ...
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Dental Problems and Diabetes
Having diabetes can effect every aspect of your life, including your dental health.
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Taking Care of Your Diabetes Every Day
Taking care of your diabetes is a daily necessity, but it doesn't have to be complicated or difficult. There are four simple things you have to do everyday to lower high blood sugar, and this article outlines all four.
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Diabetic Neuropathy
WebMD explains the common complication of diabetes called neuropathy and how it can damage your nerves.
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Reading Food Labels When You Have Diabetes
Being able to read and understand food and nutrition labels is very important for those with diabetes.
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Tips for Dining Out With Diabetes
WebMD gives you tips for dining out at restaurants if you have diabetes.
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Diabetes and Alcohol
Find out what effects alcohol can have on your diabetes.
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Diabetes and Your Skin
Your skin is likely to be affected by diabetes. Find out how to keep skin-related diabetes complications at bay.
Is This Normal? Get the Facts Fast!
Answer:
0-69
70-130
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.
Did You Know Your Lifestyle Choices
Affect Your Blood Sugar?
Use the Blood Glucose Tracker to monitor
how well you manage your blood sugar over time.
This tool is not intended for women who are pregnant.
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