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Dr. marlene merrit created smart blood sugar in an effort to restore the health and vibrancy that so many of us are losing in the current diabetes epidemic. dr. marlene merritt received her masters degree in oriental medicine in 2000 and is a doctor of oriental medicine. she is licensed both by the texas state…
Read these articles to know more about gestational diabetes. if you fall under any of the risk factors mentioned above, it is best that you monitor your health and be extra cautious with your pregnancy.. This is known as gestational diabetes mellitus (gdm) and it can be dangerous for both mother and baby if not…
Why is my blood glucose so high in the morning? i am puzzled by my blood sugar pattern. i am not on any medications. my morning fasting blood sugar is always the highest of the day—between 120 and 140 mg/dl.. I am a bit concerned about my blood sugar levels in the morning. i get…
Low hematocrit is a common side effect of many illnesses and of drug therapies like metformin. reductions in kidney function that occur in diabetes can also cause lower hematocrit values. hematocrit is part of the calculation that all glucose monitors use for measuring glucose.. I have diabetes type 2, high cholesterol (213), high triglycerides (1360),…
A1c to blood glucose conversion table: use this table to see how an a1c test result correlates to average daily blood sugar. although this is as important as the a1c is, it’s not a substitute for frequent self -monitoring.. Easily convert your hba1c test result to its equivalent blood glucose reading. Average blood glucose and…
To reverse or prevent type 2 diabetes, add the following foods into your diet: foods high in fiber: research shows that 90 percent of the u.s. population doesn’t consume enough fiber on a daily basis. high-fiber foods help slow down glucose absorption, regulate your blood sugar levels and support detoxification.. How to cure type 2…
For people with type 1 diabetes, tracking blood sugar levels is a critical daily habit. what you eat, how much you exercise, and how you take your medications can impact your daily health. testing blood sugar before breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and before bed. checking your blood sugar at other.. Global surge in type 1…
Hypoglycemia is when your blood glucose level drops too low. it’s most common in people with diabetes, but it is possible to have low blood sugar even when you don’t have diabetes. intro article to the basics of hypoglycemia.. Another way to consider normal and abnormal blood sugar levels is to look at a blood…
Large print diabetes publications. jul30. this is an accessible large print edition of the king james version of the holy bible. it has been designed and tested on the nook to provide the best navigation and. resources and information about diabetese from the national diabetes education program (ndep)… Large print diabetes publications. evaluating clinical accuracy…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that’s seen in people with type 2 diabetes. it’s unknown why there’s such a significant relationship between the two diseases.. Two out of three people with diabetes also have high blood pressure.keeping your diet in check — counting carbs, limiting sugar, eating less salt — is key….