After a meal, a portion of the food a person eats is broken down into sugar...
A strong new report in the journal Diabetes Care illustrates why it's so important to control gestational diabetes. Uncontrolled blood... Read more »
Gestational diabetes (GDM) is the development of diabetes during pregnancy; it is associated with an increased risk of problems for both... Read more »
[Science of Diabetes] One of the most common questions asked by people with diabetes is: “What are normal blood sugar levels?”... Read more »
Last month, I wrote about a couple of tools currently available to help you track your blood glucose data online. In this article, I... Read more »
I would imagine that most pumpers will be able to relate to what I'm about to confess... Often I'll calculate an insulin bolus on my pump... Read more »
Gestational diabetes is diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy. Diabetes is when your blood glucose level is too high. According to the National... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Glucose intolerance during pregnancy Prevention Beginning prenatal care early and having regular prenatal visits helps improve your... Read more »
What is gestational diabetes mellitus?Pregnancy has typically been viewed as a statement of health, as it should be. In the midst of morning... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Home glucose monitoring; Self monitoring of blood glucoseNormal ValuesBefore meals: 70 - 130 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)After meals: Less than... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
of ComplicationsHigh Blood Pressure and Heart DiseaseAll patients with diabetes and high blood pressure should adopt lifestyle changes. These include... Read more »