News and Features Related to Diabetes
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Prediabetes Precautions Often Ignored
March 2, 2010 -- People with prediabetes aren't taking simple precautions that could prevent the potentially deadly disease of type 2 diabetes from taking hold. A new study shows nearly 30% of all adults in the U.S. have prediabetes, yet more than 90% aren't aware of it. Moreover, only about half of
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Diabetes Drug's Big Catch? A Fishy Odor
Feb. 16, 2010 -- The dead fish smell of a popular diabetes drug may cause some people to discontinue its use. Metformin, an oral drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, generally has few serious side effects, but gastrointestinal upset and nausea are common. Although these effects have been wel
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Breakthrough in Creating Artificial Pancreas
Feb. 4, 2010 - It has been called the Holy Grail of treatment for insulin-dependent diabetes, and it may be close to reality. For decades, researchers have searched unsuccessfully for ways to automatically coordinate insulin delivery with real-time changes in blood sugar to essentially create an art
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New Diabetes Drug Victoza Approved
Jan. 26, 2010 -- The FDA has approved Victoza (liraglutide), a once-daily injection to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. Victoza is intended to help lower blood sugar levels along with diet, exercise, and selected other diabetes medicines. It isn't recommended as the first therapy patients try if the
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Half With Diabetes Skip Insulin Injections
Jan. 26, 2010 -- More than half of the people prescribed insulin injections to control their diabetes have skipped their injections in the past, and one in five do so sometimes or often, according to a new study. But the reasons behind skipped insulin injections may vary according to the type of dia
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Stock Your Kitchen for Diabetes Health
Healthy cooking and snacking means having the right foods on hand. Whether you're preparing the evening's dinner, fixing a brown-bag lunch, or grabbing breakfast, you can stick with your diabetes meal plan if the right foods are in the pantry or fridge. "I believe in leading people toward smart fats
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Sleep Apnea May Complicate Diabetes Care
Jan. 15, 2010 -- Untreated obstructive sleep apnea may affect the health of people with type 2 diabetes, a new study shows. Obstructive sleep apnea is a treatable disorder that results in episodes of stopped breathing due to blockages in the airway during sleep. The sleeping disorder may adversely a
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4 Systems for Diabetes Meal Planning
If you've got diabetes , the right meal plan can help you keep blood sugar under control. Fruits and vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products -- even sweets now and then -- all have a place in your plan. "A meal plan provides a specific approach to controlling blood sugar,"
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Fat Hormone Leptin May Control Diabetes
Jan. 5, 2010 -- The so-called fat hormone leptin may play a key role in controlling and potentially reversing diabetes, a role that has nothing to do with its link to weight loss. The hormone leptin has been nicknamed the fat hormone after numerous studies have shown it promotes weight loss, which i
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A1C Blood Test OK for Diabetes Diagnosis
Dec. 29, 2009 -- The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is recommending that a simple blood test currently used to assess whether diabetes is under control also be used to diagnose the disease. The blood test -- known as the A1C test -- has several important advantages over traditional blood glucos
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Is This Normal? Get the Facts Fast!
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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.
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