Expert Advice
Diabetes Lifestyle
10 Tips for Better Diabetes Control
Q. Can you give me any tips for helping to control my diabetes?
A: How can you control diabetes better? American Diabetes Services, a leading supplier of free diabetic supplies, offers these 10 tips for better diabetes control to help diabetics with their
Alternate-Site Testing
Q. What are painless glucose monitors?
Painless glucose monitors offers an alternative to finger sticks, which allows diabetics to do alternate-site testing on other parts of the body. Upper-arms, thighs, base of the thumb, stomach
Blood Sugar after Gestational Diabetes
Q. I had gestational Diabetes. How soon after having the baby should I get my blood sugar level rechecked?
A. Gestational Diabetes is a complication of pregnancy, occurring in a small percentage of expectant mothers, that usually goes away after the baby is born. You should have your doctor recheck
Blood Sugar Levels and Pregnancy
Q. I had Diabetes before I was pregnant. Now that I am pregnant, how often should I monitor my blood sugar levels?
A. With the added stress placed on your body by the pregnancy there is a good possibility your Diabetes will worsen. Many women who, prior to their pregnancy, exhibited no signs of Diabetes are
Blood Sugar Levels and Vision
Q. Some days my vision seems different than other days. Does blood sugar level affect my vision?
A. Yes, changes in your blood sugar levels can affect your vision. Over a period of days or weeks, your vision's focus may vary due to a swelling or thinning of your natural crystalline lens. If
Blood Sugar Testing
Q. What is hemoglobin A1c?
A. Hemoglobin A1c is a test that indicates the average level of blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months. If you have diabetes, you should have this test done regularly to see whether your blood
Diabetes and Ethnicity
Q. Are certain racial and ethnic groups at higher risk for developing Diabetes?
A. Yes, there are several populations exhibiting a higher incidence of Type 2 Diabetes: African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islander
Diabetes and Eye Care
Q. I have been told I need to be more vigilant about my eye care now that I have been diagnosed with Diabetes. What can you recommend?
A: That is good advice, because Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness and other significant eye diseases. That's why the American Diabetes Association recommends that diabetics have annual eye
Diabetic Supplies from Support Plus Medical
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