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 be used to diagnose type 2 diabetes and prediabetes? Can the A1C test result in a different diagnosis than the…
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 used for energy. Glucose comes from our food. The liver also makes glucose in times of need, such as when…
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 help you make more informed decisions throughout the day about how to balance your food, physical activity, and medicines. How…
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 living with diabetes, all the more reason to learn what the following terms mean. Please bookmark this page as I…
Can you travel with diabetes? Of course you can! Don’t let good diabetes management go on vacation just because you plan to travel with diabetes. That said, read on for 21 quick tips to help you travel with diabetes safely. 21 Tips To Travel With Diabetes Safely Traveling to new places gets you out of your routine—that’s a big part of the fun. But delayed meals, unfamiliar food, being more…