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Glucose (Blood Sugar) Levels

Both low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) are of concern for patients who take insulin. It is important, therefore, to carefully monitor blood glucose levels. In general, patients with type 1 diabetes need to take readings four or more times a day. Patients should aim for the following measurements:

Pre-meal glucose levels of between 90 and 130 mg/dL
Bedtime levels of between 110 and 150 mg/dL

Different goals may be required...

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Expert & Community Posts

The Infinity Meter

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...glucose meters isn't the problem. But the price of test strips sure can be. The last time I... Read more »

The Scoop On Finding Cheap Test Strips and Meters

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...people who suffer the burden of paying for their diabetes supplies out of pocket! I will... Read more »

Why Do Test Strips For Blood Glucose Monitoring Cost A Dollar?

By Beth McNamara , Health Expert

...admit that this instance was during our early days of diabetes management and we had not shopped... Read more »

Meter marketing madness

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...this past week, I received a box full of coupons for diabetes stuff -- including 36 coupons good... Read more »

The Glucocard 01-Mini Meter

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...$19.59 and offers 50 test strips for $25.99. Advanced Diabetes Supply in Carlsbad, California,... Read more »

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Diabetes Travel Letter: General

..._____________________________________ (Date of Birth) _____________, has Type 1, or insulin dependent, diabetes and is under the care of the Diabetes Team at Childrens National Medical Center, in... Read more »

How to Test Blood Glucose Levels

For a loved one with diabetes, monitoring blood glucose levels is crucial. “Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG testing) provides a map that guides decisions and changes in treatment components... Read more »

Diabetes Travel Letter for Pumpers

... To Whom It May Concern: ______________________ (Date of Birth) _____________, has Type 1 Diabetes (previously called Juvenile Onset) and wears an insulin pump. The pump delivers... Read more »

Diabetes Management: Effects of Persistent Ketosis

...your friends. They are the portents of bad things to come… the persistence of ketones affects your diabetes. As always, a review of biology/biochemistry is a must when we talk about ketones.... Read more »

Diabetes in Children: What parents need to know about type 1 diabetes

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 overwhelming. If you are a two-parent family, sit... Read more »

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