Glucose Tablets
Why Glucose Tabs are Better
This weekend my friend Mark and I drove about 120 miles from our homes in Boulder to Leadville in Central Colorado. Mark is a member of the diabetes support group that meets monthly at my apartment, and we are both avid hikers and nature photographers.
Expert & Community Posts
Diabetes at School Part 1: What to Bring
By Kim Benjet , Health Expert...inside: GlucagonFood for treating lows: bottle of glucose tablets, cake mate icing, juice... Read more »
What a day!
By Gina Capone , Health ExpertThis morning I woke up with a low. Before I had to go to work. It actually woke me up. I was so... Read more »
Working, and having Diabetes
By Matt , Health Expert...the manager and asked her if i could carry and eat glucose tablets as i worked, because i am... Read more »
Do you value your sleep?
By Gina Capone , Health ExpertI love my Minimed CGM and it is really helping me and my diabetes team figure out what is going on... Read more »
Using Temporary Rates on the Pump
By Svati , Health Expert...up to an hour at a time without anything on me but glucose tablets. The trick is to just check... Read more »
Health Guide
Diabetes Travel Letter: General
...stripsLancing device LancetsGlucagon Emergency kit(s)Ketone test stripsFast acting carbohydrates, such as glucose tablets or gel, juice boxes or regular soda Extra snacks ... Read more »Diabetes Travel Letter for Pumpers
...backup pumpGlucagon, a prescription drug to treat profound low blood sugars causing unconsciousnessGlucose tablets or gel to treat low blood sugarsSnack foods and non-caloric fluids ... Read more »Diabetes Diet: Major Food Components in a healthy diabetic diet
...carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar. Both the amount and type of carbohydrate affect blood glucose. Carbohydrate types are either complex (as in starches) or simple (as in fruits... Read more »Stop Smoking Highlights
...the British Medical Journal supports earlier research that smokers are at higher risk of developing glucose intolerance.A study in Health Services Research found that the average weight gain among... Read more »References
...Person SD, Pletcher MJ, Liu K, Iribarren C, Kiefe CI. Active and passive smoking and development of glucose intolerance among young adults in a prospective cohort: CARDIA study. BMJ. 2006 May... Read more »
Medications
...use it at the same time(s) each day. Monitor blood glucose levels on a regular basis. Inform... Read more »
...hands or feet, or hunger. It is a good habit to carry glucose tablets or gel to treat low blood... Read more »
...hands or feet, or hunger. It is a good habit to carry glucose tablets or gel to treat low blood... Read more »
...(e.g., liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood... Read more »
...hands or feet, or hunger. It is a good habit to carry glucose tablets or gel to treat low blood... Read more »
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Tips for traveling with diabetes
October 03, 2008By Marlisa Brown Everyone forgets something when packing for a trip. Some things are easy to replace when you're in a strange city or on the road:... Read summary »
Gift idea: Supplies and support for diabetics
October 03, 2008If you know a person with diabetes, give a gift to help her stay healthy. For a special treat, you could give a year's supply of fruit with a ... Read summary »
Glucose Control in Patients Questioned
August 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study sheds new light on the standard hospital practice of glucose control. The study indicates that for critically... Read summary »
Hormone may act Like Insulin
November 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Type 2 diabetics and those with any kind of insulin resistance may have a new option for controlling blood sugar levels. A... Read summary »
Fizzless Soda Not Good for Rehydrating Kids
June 05, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers say flat soda is not a good remedy for kids who are dehydrated due to vomiting and diarrhea. Many doctors will... Read summary »
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