Home Testing Blood Sugar Levels After Eating
- Type 1 Diabetes - Monitoring Tests - Checking Glucose (Blood Sugar) Levels
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
Treatment of Complications
High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease
All patients with diabetes and high blood pressure should adopt lifestyle changes. These include weight reduction (when needed), following the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, smoking cessation, limiting alcohol intake, and limiting salt intake to no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day.
High Blood Pressure Control. Patients should aim for blood pressure levels of less than 130/80 mm Hg (systolic/diastolic).
Patient...
Read moreMore information on "Home Testing Blood Sugar Levels After Eating"
From Our Experts
Normal Blood Glucose
[Science of Diabetes] One of the most common questions asked by people with diabetes is: “What are normal blood sugar levels?”... Read more »
Checking Blood Sugars: My Diabetes Science Experiment
It would be nice if, for the sake of my blood sugar, every day were exactly the same. I’d wake up at the same time, eat the same... Read more »
Type 2s Need Blood Sugar Test Strips
Should patients with type 2 diabetes test their blood glucose (BG) levels? The American Diabetes Association recommends BG testing for... Read more »
Adjusting Blood Sugar Levels to Prevent Overeating
My efforts to manage my blood sugar and be a good parent collided last night. Here's what happened: First of all, some background... Read more »
Changes to Managing Blood Sugar Levels
For the past several weeks, I've implemented a system of working smarter, rather than harder, to maintain my blood sugars. After numerous... Read more »
From Our Sources
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... Read more »
Blood sugar spikes make testosterone plunge
Spikes in blood sugar after a meal can cut a man's testosterone level by 25 percent, a new study has found. Researchers say the trend continued for... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
