Fasting plasma glucose (fpg) this test checks your fasting blood glucose levels. fasting means after not having anything to eat or drink (except water) for at least 8 hours before the test. this test is usually done first thing in the morning, before breakfast.. Fasting glucose (fasting blood glucose, fbg) – this test measures the […]
Know The Signs Of Type 2 Diabetes
7 early signs of type 2 diabetes. type 2 diabetes is a preventable disease that affects more than 9 percent of the u.s. population, or about 29 million people. according to the centers for disease control and prevention, more than a quarter — some 8 million people — remain undiagnosed.. Type 2 diabetes causes a […]
ARE FIGS GOOD FOR DIBETICS
Fresh figs are high in sugar (16.26 g per 100 g of fruit) and merely tolerated in a diabetic diet in limited amounts. even with their good fiber content, eating too much can result in blood sugar spikes and side effects for diabetes.. fruit list for diabetics.. Figs benefits for skin. figs are a good […]
The Risk Of Recurrent Gestational Diabetes
Risks of gdm in the second pregnancy among women with and without previous gdm were 41.3% and 4.2%, respectively (or, 13.2; 95% confidence interval, 12.0–14.6). the recurrence risk of gdm in the third pregnancy was stronger when women had gdm in both prior pregnancies (or, 25.9; 95% confidence interval, 17.4–38.4).. It is clear that an […]
More Type 1 Diabetes Articles
With type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin. with type 2 diabetes, the more common type, your body does not make or use insulin well. without enough insulin, the glucose stays in your blood. you can also have prediabetes. this means that your blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough […]
Fructosamine To Hba1c Conversion
Comparison of blood glucose, hba1c, and fructosamine by tom bartol, rn-c, mn, fnp, cde: to convert the a1c to average blood glucose, consider the high end of the normal range (e.g. if normal is 4-6%, then 6%) is equal to 120 mg/dl. for each change in 1% of a1c, there is a corresponding increase or […]
Avocado To Lower Blood Sugar
Avocados are lower in carbohydrates than many other fruits. blood sugar control is critical for people who have diabetes. a physician or dietitian may advise patients to choose foods that are lower in carbohydrates and sugar. they may also recommend foods that help control blood sugar spikes.. High in fiber, high in weight loss/blood sugar […]
Glucose 104 Non Fasting
Non-fasting blood sugar testing. depending on your needs, you may test your blood sugar as little as twice daily or as frequently as seven or more times daily. your doctor will recommend when and how frequently you should test your blood sugar. at-home blood sugar testing is usually performed with a hand-held monitor.. New here-fasting […]
Motivating A Loved One With Type 1 Diabetes
Motivating a loved one with type 2 diabetesliving with a condition that requires constant monitoring, like type 2 diabetes, can be overwhelming, and denial is a. getting someone you love motivated to take care of type 1 diabetes is an essential part of a diabetes treatment plan… motivating a loved one with type 2 diabetes. […]
Cut Your Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
Antioxidant-rich walnuts cut your risk of type 2 diabetes by half. there are more than 115 phytochemical components in ginger – no wonder it’s considered a top superfood. okra is a gut-friendly vegetable you need to be eating more often. researchers emphasize the importance of nutrition in preventing dementia.. Apples could reduce risk of diabetes: […]