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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The journal Diabetes Care this month has a fascinating study about basal-bolus insulin therapy for T2DM, titled Adjust to Target in Type 2... Read more »
Until recently most treatments for diabetic neuropathy have been painkillers that helped some people but not others. Even if they helped... Read more »
After attending the Juvenile Diabetes Research Federation (JDRF) Research Summit in Bethesda, Md., sponsored by the Capitol Chapter of... Read more »
One of the key areas of focus for diabetes research, for both type 1 and type 2, is regenerative therapies. The theory being that research... Read more »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
For elderly patients without health insurance, online pharmacies may offer the best price. A recent survey of drugstores found that the diabetes... Read more »