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Controlling Glucose Levels Monitoring blood glucose (blood sugar) is an important part of the total treatment program for diabetes. Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is a test that all diabetics should be able to perform on themselves. Patients who know their level of blood glucose throughout the day can use that information to keep it …
Diabetes Complications High Blood Sugar Can Lead to Kidney Damage Over 17 million people in the United States have diabetes, but many of them don’t know it. Regular medical checkups are important so that people who are prone to diabetes or are diabetic can take steps to control their blood sugar and avoid the long-term …
Diabetes Nutrition A Proper Diet There are nearly 14 million people in America with diabetes. One very important part of the management of diabetes is proper nutrition. For the diabetic patient who requires daily insulin, a proper diet helps keep blood glucose levels under control and reduces the risk of diabetic complications. For the …
Diabetic Retinopathy Gradual Loss of Vision Diabetic retinopathy is a condition in which the tiny blood vessels in the retina are damaged by chronic diabetes. The retina is the tissue at the back of the eye that changes light into nerve signals that travel to the brain, a process that results in vision. Diabetic …
Blood Sugar Testing Testing Controls Diabetes Blood glucose testing is important in the treatment of diabetes. Starches and sugars break down into glucose. Insulin, which is released by the pancreas into the blood, helps the body use glucose for energy. If the pancreas is not able to release enough insulin for this purpose, or if …
Take Control: Blood Sugar Monitoring in Diabetes Philip T. Rodgers, PharmD, BCPS, CDE, CPP, and Sara Bristol Calvert, PharmD (from Pharmacy Times) More than 8% of the population is affected by diabetes. Patients with the disease often are told by their doctor to check their blood sugar (glucose), but they may not understand why or …