- Find
- Resources
Blood And Urine Test
- 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 "Blood And Urine Test"
From Our Experts
Should YOU be tested for genital herpes?
Wondering if you should be tested for herpes? Well, it's a controversial question, but here's a partial list of those who might be a... Read more »
Urine Drug Testing
The doctor-patient relationship is based on trust. The patient trusts the doctor. The doctor trusts the patient. This two-way street is... Read more »
Tests Used to Diagnose Incontinence
Since there are various types of incontinence, there are also several ways to diagnose the type of incontinence a patient has. Exams... Read more »
From Our Sources
Blood in Urine: Causes and Treatments
In healthy men and women, urine does not contain any blood that can be seen with the eye, called "gross blood," nor does it contain red blood cells... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes: Transplantation Procedures
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Transplantation ProceduresIslet-Cell TransplantationResearchers are investigating islet-cell transplantation as a way to help patients to come off... Read more »
Microalbuminuria test
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
This test looks for a protein called albumin in a urine sample.See also: Urine albuminHow the test is performedYou may be asked to give a small... Read more »
Urine Glucose Oxidase Test
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
The urine glucose oxidase test measures the concentration of glucose in the urine. It involves the use of commercial, plastic-coated, chemically... Read more »
Urine test may predict DVT, lung clot risk
Dutch researchers have found that a higher-than-normal level of the protein albumin in urine indicates an increased risk of dangerous blood clots in... Read more »
Images
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.
