Even if you do not feel hungry, you have to keep monitoring your food intake and make healthy choices. Because a low glucose level can also cause dehydration, you should drink water frequently. People with hypoglycemia may benefit from glucose tablets, and should discuss this option with their doctor. These tablets can be easily carried [...]
Research high glycemic index so that you can recognize them instantly. This includes fruit juices and foods like bread, cereal and pasta. Many processed foods also make it difficult to maintain stable blood sugar levels. Rather than consuming these terrible foods, eat fish, meat, fruits, and vegetables. Make sure to take along an insulated cold [...]
Diabetes can lead to a host of complications especially if blood glucose (sugar) is uncontrolled. Complications can affect the heart, eyes, feet and kidneys. By monitoring your body’s glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, protein, and ketones you can find out when there is a problem and contact your doctor to take action. In this article we [...]
Managing blood sugar is a matter of life or death for diabetics, but most people simply take it for granted because their body will do it automatically. This is not the case for diabetics. If you are diabetic you need to learn how to work with your body to help it maintain a balanced blood [...]
It is extremely important to be aware of and control gestational diabetes, so if you have any suspicion or indication of this condition, immediately consult your doctor. If gestational diabetes goes unchecked, you are risking the safety of yourself and the unborn child. You might even have to take medication and change your diet significantly. [...]
Having received a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes means you need to take care of yourself wherever you are and set up precautions to cover you 24 hours a day. While many diabetics have a plan in place for when their blood sugar levels mandates attention, some may overlook this factor applies even in the [...]
Incorporate small amounts of vinegar into your meals. Research shows a slower rise in blood sugar in patients who take a tablespoon or two of vinegar before eating. Vinegar can slow down starch digestion and help your stomach retain food longer. Skipping meals can cause blood glucose levels to rise because the liver releases glucose [...]
One myth is that you have to avoid all sugars. The key to keeping a little sugar in your diet is to use moderation when eating sweet items. You can enjoy smaller portions of those favorite sweets on certain occasions. Whenever you indulge in a sugar and carb-heavy treat, just be sure to balance your [...]
Make your favorite comfort foods more diabetes-friendly. One of the most difficult aspects of a diagnosis of diabetes is the restrictive diet. Many people believe they must completely get rid of many of their favorite foods. Other people will eat what they want in spite of their diet. The smart thing to do is to [...]
Simplify your life with organization and routine. For instance, when you go to bed at night, leave your insulin and measuring meter in the same part of the room so that you know where they are when you get up. Make your testing routine so you always remember to write your levels down in your [...]