You can monitor your blood sugar at home with one of a variety of devices that use a small sample of blood.
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Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar (glucose). Hypoglycemia may be a condition by itself, or may be a complication of diabetes or another disorder.
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Steam vegetables in low-fat broth or water, and use vegetable oil spray instead of oil, shortening, or butter.
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Understanding how food affects blood glucose is the first step in managing diabetes. And following a diabetes meal plan can help keep you on track.
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Exercise is one of the best ways to help keep diabetes under control. Yet researchers say that many people with diabetes don’t get enough activity.
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You may need to take as many as 4 types of medicine every day. The more medicines you take, the greater the risk is for a medicine mishap.
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The answer depends on which type of diabetes you have, and how long you've had it.
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Insulin is classified according to the speed of its action, the length of time when it's most effective, and its duration.
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Many people with diabetes need to change their treatment plan at some point. There are advantages to this. For example, taking insulin can make it easier to manage your blood sugar.
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Emotional eating affects most everyone from time to time, but regularly letting your feelings guide your food intake can affect your health.
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Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does.
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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a type of weight-loss surgery. Weight-loss surgery is also called bariatric surgery. It’s often done as a laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the abdomen.
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Gastric restrictive surgery is a type of bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery. It limits the amount of food you can eat. This surgery may be used to treat severe obesity when diet, exercise, and medicine have failed.
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If you have diabetes, wearing a medical identification (ID) bracelet or necklace at all times is a good idea.
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You need a yearly flu shot, a vaccine against pneumonia, and a shot against hepatitis B.
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Are you tempted to try herbal remedies that promise to “cure” diabetes without prescription medication? Be sure you understand the limitations.
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When you have diabetes, you’ll also have a team to help you manage your condition. You may see several healthcare providers every year who help keep you healthy.
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A disease management program helps you stick to your diabetes treatment plan. And in the long run, it may lead to better health and fewer complications.
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