Diabetic Food Info
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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When To Call A Professional
If you have type 1 diabetes and have a glucometer reading over 300 milligrams per deciliter, you should test your urine for ketones. Call your doctor if moderate or high levels of ketones are present, or if you have not previously discussed how to adjust your insulin dose when your sugar is this high. Your doctor will give you more specific guidelines about when and how often to test your blood glucose and urine and what readings to look for. Also call your doctor...
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Info For All Potential Pumpers
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FoodSmart Living: FoodFit's partnership with the American Diabetes...
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"Food, Inc." Film Raises Questions for Diabetics About Food Industry
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Should Restaurants Be Counting Their Carbs?
Imagine this...you sit down at a nice restaurant -- whether it's the sassy bistro downtown or your basic AppleBees. You open the menu to... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: Keep a Daily Food Journal
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Diabetes in Children: What parents need to know about type 1 d...
Finding out your child has type 1 diabetes can be terrifying, and figuring out how to work diabetes care management into your life can be downright... Read more »
Diabetic Neuropathies
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional If you have diabetes, call your doctor whenever you have a cut or sore that becomes infected or doesn't heal, especially... Read more »
Diabetic Nephropathy
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional If you have diabetes, your blood pressure should be checked every six months to a year, or more often if it is higher... Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional If you have diabetes, you should see your doctor regularly. Because people with high blood sugar levels have a higher... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional Call your health care professional if you experience a sudden increase in thirst and urination, with or without vomiting,... Read more »
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