[Science of Diabetes]
One of the most common questions asked by people with diabetes is: “What are normal blood sugar levels?” Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer to this question, because it depends on how you define normal.
It’s like deciding when someone is rich or poor, tall or short, thin or fat, or young or old. Most people would agree that a very skinny person was thin and a very fat person was fat. But how about the sizes in between? When does underweight become normal...
When it comes to blood glucose testing, with only a little simplification there are three types of people in the world – those who use... Read more »
I have a question for the reader about something that happened to me, which I haven’t heard about previously, and would appreciate your... Read more »
Does your hemoglobin A1c level not appear to agree with the average meter readings you get at home? You're not alone. There are numerous... Read more »
Most of us living with diabetes realize that blood sugar control means happier, healthier living - less chance for complications, fewer... Read more »
About 73 percent of adults with diabetes also have hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure (For more information, see this... Read more »
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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
of ComplicationsHigh Blood Pressure and Heart DiseaseAll patients with diabetes and high blood pressure should adopt lifestyle changes. These include... Read more »
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