Posts Tagged “Diabetic”
A diabetic must be knowledgeable about the equipment and paraphernalia he or she needs in monitoring blood glucose or blood sugar levels. One very important device used to measure a diabetic’s blood sugar level is the Glucose Meter. If you try to search the market, you’ll find a long list of different brands and types [...]
You may probably well know that high sugar levels in the blood can pose a danger to a diabetic. According to health experts, sugar does not cause diabetes but excessive caloric intake and unhealthy lifestyle can lead to Type 2 Diabetes. Although sugar in itself does not cause diabetes, people with this disease must closely [...]
According to surveys conducted by the American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Mellitus is considered to be one of the ten deadliest diseases in the world. It ranks 5th as the leading cause of death in the US and the 7th leading cause of death in Canada. The 2005 national statistics report that over 21 million Americans [...]
A person living with diabetes must know the importance of monitoring diabetic blood sugar levels. The frequency of testing depends on the patient. Some diabetics require daily blood sugar monitoring while others may need to keep track of their blood sugar levels a few times each day. Whether you are instructed by your doctor to [...]
Type 2 Diabetes is also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Unlike its Type 1 counterpart, people with Type 2 diabetes are able to produce insulin and therefore there is no need for insulin injections. The problem is, either they have developed a resistance to insulin or their pancreas has stopped functioning properly. As a result, [...]