If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you should test your blood glucose levels regularly to adjust your treatment strategy to keep the disease under control. Regular diabetes monitoring can help you avoid getting long-term health problems that can stem from diabetes, such as: Blindness Heart disease High blood pressure High cholesterol Kidney disease Skin problems Stroke …
If you are living with diabetes, you are probably well aware that it can sometimes be a balancing act. You don’t want your blood glucose levels to get too low (hypoglycemia) or too high (hyperglycemia). But what levels of blood glucose are considered dangerous? What is an average blood sugar level? Diabetes UK, the global diabetes …
One of the main tools that can help people manage their diabetes is blood glucose level testing, sometimes called blood glucose monitoring. Although not everyone diagnosed with diabetes will test their blood glucose levels, many people find it beneficial to help them monitor their diet and inform their medication decisions (in conversation with their Dr). If …
Hyperglycemia, also known as high blood sugar levels, is associated with diabetes and prediabetes. Our bodies usually manage our blood glucose levels by producing insulin, a hormone that allows our cells to use the glucose circulating in our blood. Therefore, insulin is the most important regulator of blood sugar levels. However, many factors can impair how well your …
Diabetes is a disease caused by high blood glucose (sugar) diagnosed when the body cannot properly store or use glucose. This leads to glucose accumulating in the bloodstream, leading to poor health and long term health complications if untreated.There are two types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Although both of these …
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Diabetes is the name given to a lifelong condition that causes your blood glucose levels to become too high. Glucose is an essential energy source for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues and is your brain’s primary source of fuel, so it is vital to your health. The underlying cause of diabetes will …
Diabetes, the illness affecting how your body uses food for energy, is a fact of life for more than 4.9 million in the UK (according to Diabetes UK), with more than 13.6 million people at increased risk of type 2 diabetes. With this in mind, it is more important than ever for you to be aware …
According to Diabetes.org.uk, 3.9 million people in the UK are diagnosed with diabetes. Once you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it is vital to manage it by knowing what can affect your blood glucose levels and how to control them. Hyperglycemia is the medical term for high glucose levels, and it is a common problem for …
Low sugar levels (hypoglycemia) are the name given to the condition where your glucose (blood sugar) levels are lower than the standard range. Glucose is your body’s primary energy source. If your glucose levels drop lower than usual, this can result in dizziness, hunger, or excess tiredness. Hypoglycemia is often related to diabetes treatment …
The is no clear answer to whether diabetes is genetic or hereditary (or both). The answer depends on the type of diabetes you are talking about and many other factors like diet and lifestyle. What are genetic illnesses? Genetic Alliance UK defines genetic illnesses as ” a disease caused by changes, or mutations, in an individual’s DNA …
