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Blood Sugar Management
Keeping your blood sugar (glucose) levels in a healthy range may require monitoring several times a day. Articles in this section discuss how often to check your blood glucose, how to do it properly and how to interpret the numbers. You’ll also find tips for getting accurate results from your meter, keeping records of your readings and more.
Blood Sugar Tracking Benefits
PublishedAn important part of managing your diabetes is knowing — and understanding — how it’s doing… Read More “Blood Sugar Tracking Benefits”
Understanding the Differences Between the FreeStyle Libre and the FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM Systems
UpdatedUnderstand the differences between the FreeStyle Libre and FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM. We’ll provide information to help you choose the one that best fits your lifestyle… Read More “Understanding the Differences Between the FreeStyle Libre and the FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM Systems”
Evite los Picos de Azúcar II: Cómo Controlar los Niveles Altos de Glucosa en Sangre Después de las Comidas
PublishedSabemos más que nunca sobre los efectos nocivos de la glucemia alta después de las comidas, pero también contamos con nuevas herramientas y técnicas para prevenirla… Read More “Evite los Picos de Azúcar II: Cómo Controlar los Niveles Altos de Glucosa en Sangre Después de las Comidas”
¿Qué es la Hipoglucemia? Síntomas y Tratamientos
PublishedUno de los efectos secundarios más comunes de la insulina es la hipoglucemia o niveles bajos de azúcar en sangre… Read More “¿Qué es la Hipoglucemia? Síntomas y Tratamientos”
COVID-19: A Higher Risk of DKA and Diabetic Hyperosmolar Syndrome?
PublishedThere is concern in the medical community that people diagnosed with COVID-19 are at higher risk of developing either DKA or diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome… Read More “COVID-19: A Higher Risk of DKA and Diabetic Hyperosmolar Syndrome?”
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Helps Young People, Older Adults With Type 1
PublishedTwo recent studies show the technology enabling better blood glucose control in two groups at highest risk for poor control… Read More “Continuous Glucose Monitoring Helps Young People, Older Adults With Type 1”
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Updates
PublishedYou may have heard about CGM at one point or another; maybe you’ve had an opportunity to give it a trial run, or maybe you’ve been able to wear CGM temporarily. Learn about continuous glucose monitoring updates for 2020 and beyond… Read More “Continuous Glucose Monitoring Updates”
FDA Approves New Integrated CGM System From Abbott
PublishedThe company’s Freestyle Libre 2 features minute-by-minute glucose readings that can trigger an optional alarm, along with a high-performance 14-day sensor… Read More “FDA Approves New Integrated CGM System From Abbott”
Blood Sugar Rise After Eating: Diabetes Questions & Answers
PublishedA reader asks: “My blood sugar is normal an hour after eating but seems to rise to 130 to 140 mg/dl an hour later before coming back down. Why is this?” Read More “Blood Sugar Rise After Eating: Diabetes Questions & Answers”
Ketone Drink for Diabetes Control?
PublishedRecent research has investigated the role of ketones in blood sugar management. Should you use a ketone drink for diabetes control? Read More “Ketone Drink for Diabetes Control?”
