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Great Britain Association Researchers are developing other means of testing blood glucose Many of us find blood glucose testing to be a pain and have wondered when a painless solution to blood sugar testing will arrive. To date, we’re stuck with
December 21st, 2015 | by
American Association Hypoglycemia 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
December 14th, 2015 | by
American Association You’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.
November 20th, 2015 | by
Great Britain Association Insulin injections with an insulin pen follow a set procedure When you are injecting insulin, you should aim to inject into the fatty tissue just underneath the skin. If you think you are injecting into the muscle, you may want
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Great Britain Association Insulin degludec is an ultra long acting basal insulin Insulin degludec, which is supplied under trade name Tresiba, is an ultra long acting basal insulin which can be used by people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Tresiba last
November 16th, 2015 | by
American Association The American Diabetes Association’s professional books are credible, accurate and informative resources for health professionals. Each book is vetted by the American Diabetes Association and outside reviewers to ensure the most
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American Association Scholarly journals are key information resources for your doctors. The American Diabetes Association publishes four prestigious journals that help your doctors stay abreast of the latest research and state-of-the-art approaches
November 16th, 2015 | by
American Association Have your doctors been to the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions? If not, you should encourage them to attend. Scientific Sessions is the largest diabetes meeting in the world, bringing together nearly
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American Association Clinical Practice Recommendations are based on a complete review of the relevant literature by a diverse group of highly trained clinicians and researchers. After weighing the quality of evidence, from rigorous double-blind
Insulin sensitivity describes how sensitive the body is to the effects of insulin. Someone said to be insulin sensitive will require smaller amounts of insulin to lower blood glucose levels than someone who has low sensitivity.
