When it comes to controlling blood sugar, it is not just what you eat. It is also related to your activities, especially what you do as soon as you eat. To reduce blood sugar spikes, you are obviously aware that refined carbohydrates, sweets, white flour products, sugary condiments, etc. can…
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Let’s explore the HbA1C test, along with the following questions. What is the HbA1c or A1C test? Why should a person get the A1C test? How is the A1C test used to diagnose type 2 diabetes and prediabetes? Is the A1C test used during pregnancy? Can other blood glucose tests…
Insulin resistance and prediabetes occur when your body doesn’t use insulin well. The good news is, you can prevent or reverse it. What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas in our body. This helps glucose in the blood enter muscle cells, fat, and liver, where it’s…
Continuous glucose monitoring automatically tracks blood glucose levels, also called blood sugar, throughout the day and night. You can see your glucose level anytime at a glance. You can also review how your glucose changes over a few hours or days to see trends. Seeing glucose levels in real-time can…
When it comes to diabetes and smoking, it is important to know that smoking can cause a number of diabetes complications. The information that smoking is bad for us is everywhere, but for those with diabetes, smoking can be even more damaging. Beyond the usual reasons, why shouldn’t I smoke…
Recognizing Diabetes Symptoms; How Being Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes Re-framed My Views Towards Self-Care Living With Type 2 Diabetes — My Story Living with Diabetes. The phrase can strike terror in the strongest of hearts, with visions of lifelong medication and care. I am here to share my own…
With any condition, knowledge is power as it helps you understand how to manage it. Blood sugar is no exception. Here are words and phrases you should know so that when you talk to your doctor, it makes sense. If you are struggling to manage your blood sugar and are…