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The fasting blood glucose test is the preferred test for diagnosing diabetes in children and nonpregnant adults. The test is most reliable when done in the morning.
Talking to Your Doctor
Tell your doctor about any changes in your weight. Make a list of any symptoms you may have, such as tingling in your hands…
Pre-diabetes
Pre-diabetes is diagnosed by a blood test. If your blood sugar level is between 100 and 125 mg/dL, you have prediabetes. A blood glucose level in this range is considered to…
Getting Tested
Pre-diabetes is diagnosed by a blood test. If your blood sugar level is between 100 and 125 mg/dL, you have prediabetes. A blood glucose level in this range is considered to…
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes develops near the end of the second trimester of pregnancy. This happens when the pancreas can't make enough insulin to meet the extra demands of…
Diabetes & Heart Attacks
People with diabetes are much more likely to die from a heart attack or stroke. Over time, high blood sugar levels can lead to increased deposits of fatty materials on the…
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When we don't get our blood glucose levels low enough or take the diabetes medicine that our doctors prescribe, they often complain about our noncompliance. Particularly when we follow a very low-carb diet and are unlucky enough to have a…
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