Lefestyle changes
January 30th, 2016 | by
American AssociationType 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease: Overview and Medical Nutrition Therapy Sarah Jane Schwarzenberg, MDand Carol Brunzell, RD, CDE In patients with celiac disease (gluten-sensitive enteropathy, or GSE), ingestion of the gliadin
Blood glucose
December 25th, 2015 | by
American AssociationKeeping your blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible can be a lifesaver. Tight control can prevent or slow the progress of many complications of diabetes, giving you extra years of healthy, active life. But tight
Blood glucose
December 21st, 2015 | by
American AssociationKetone is a chemical produced when there is a shortage of insulin in the blood and the body breaks down body fat for energy. Ketones in the urine is a sign that your body is using fat for energy instead of using glucose because
Blood glucose
December 21st, 2015 | by
American AssociationAll people have the “dawn phenomenon,” if they have diabetes or not. The dawn phenomenon is a surge of hormones that the body produces daily around 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. People with diabetes don’t have normal insulin
Blood glucose
December 21st, 2015 | by
American AssociationHyperglycemia is the technical term for high blood glucose (blood sugar). High blood glucose happens when the body has too little insulin or when the body can’t use insulin properly. What Causes Hyperglycemia? A number of
Hypoglycemia
December 21st, 2015 | by
American AssociationHypoglycemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, usually less than 70 mg/dl. However, it is important to talk to your health care provider about your individual blood glucose
Blood glucose
December 21st, 2015 | by
American AssociationBefore you had diabetes, no matter what you ate or how active you were, your blood glucose levels stayed within a normal range. But with diabetes, your blood glucose level can rise higher and some diabetes medications can make
Blood glucose
December 21st, 2015 | by
American AssociationBlood glucose (blood sugar) monitoring is the main tool you have to check your diabetes control. This check tells you your blood glucose level at any one time. Keeping a log of your results is vital. When you bring this record to
Blood glucose
December 21st, 2015 | by
American AssociationBlood glucose (blood sugar) is an essential measure of your health. If you’re struggling to manage your blood glucose levels, we can help! With the latest tools and strategies, you can take steps today to monitor your
Type 1
December 14th, 2015 | by
American AssociationYou’ve just been told you have type 1 diabetes. What now? At its core, proper type 1 diabetes management is composed of a handful of elements: blood glucose control and insulin management, exercise, nutrition and support.
