We Are Diabetics

[...] might need to check your blood or urine for ketones and avoid vigorous activity. To avoid high blood sugar, focus on having a protein-rich snack an hour or so before your workout. High blood sugar [...]

[...] of low blood sugar when it occurs. Make sure your dental team can spot the symptoms of high blood sugar (e.g., dehydration, acetone breath, mental confusion) and knows to postpone the dental [...]

[...] which test strips to use with your glucose meter. As always, be aware of symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). If you experience symptoms of either, [...]

[...] , do it now, and see that you have at least one fresh replacement battery. Make sure your test strips are current, calibrated, and stored at room temperature. Many meter cases can be tossed in the [...]

[...] levels. The FDA is recommending that all diabetes patients who use GenStrip Blood Glucose Test Strips to discontinue using them because the FDA has reason to believe the strips are reporting [...]

[...] other glucose test strips that are designed for use with the LifeScan OneTouch family of glucose meters, and the agency urges customers to use these alternatives with their LifeScan OneTouch [...]

[...] straight carbohydrate counting, but many others suggest keeping track of carbs using carbohydrate choices. A carbohydrate choice is a portion size of 15 grams carbohydrate, so 60 grams equals four [...]

[...] your diabetes care provider if you need help determining which test strips to use with your glucose meter. As always, be aware of symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and low blood sugar ( [...]

[...] while you are in the dentist’s chair. Some experts recommend your dentist have a calibrated glucose meter, fruit juice or glucose tablets, and a glucagon kit on hand—and know how to use them. Make [...]

[...] glucose meter. As always, be aware of symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). If you experience symptoms of either, contact your diabetes care [...]

[...] with a dentist sensitive to your needs: Talk to your dentist about possible high or low blood sugar problems that might occur while you are in the dentist’s chair. Some experts recommend your [...]

[...] some appointments. Seeing these specialists is important for preventing or diagnosing diabetes complications. Notice also where your glucose management discipline is flagging, and make a plan to [...]

With diabetes, it all used to be really simple: Type 1 diabetes was known as “childhood-onset,” and type 2 was “adult onset” diabetes. The cau [...]

[...] glucose meters, and the agency urges customers to use these alternatives with their LifeScan OneTouch glucose meters. What to Do The U.S. FDA is recommending that all type 1 and type 2 patients do the [...]