Unusual blog of an ordinary diabetic
Garlic has a very low GI of 10-30 , so it won’t increase your blood sugar levels. Add more garlic into your meals by trying this delicious garlic spread by An Edible Mosaic. Is garlic OK for diabetics? Several studies suggest that consuming moderate amounts of garlic (at least one clove or equivalent daily) when …
Metformin is available under the following different brand names: Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Fortamet, Glumetza, and Riomet. What is generic name for metformin? Yes! Extended-release metformin is actually available in three brand-name drugs, all of which now have generic alternatives: Glumetza, Fortamet, and Glucophage XR. What are the different names for metformin? Description and Brand Names …
You don’t have to be overweight or obese to get type 2 diabetes. In fact, you can have high blood sugar even if you look thin. Around 10% to 15% of people with type 2 diabetes are at a healthy weight. It’s called lean diabetes. Can a perfectly healthy person get diabetes? Even Really Healthy …
Fiber helps control a person’s blood sugar, preventing it from spiking too quickly. This leads to slow and steady sugar absorption. Juices may not contain enough fiber to support this process. Though V8 has less sugar than some fruit juices, it can still cause blood sugar levels to spike. Can a diabetic drink V8 tomato …
To get a blood sample, a small needle called a lancet is used to prick the skin (usually on a finger or the forearm) to draw a drop of blood. The drop of blood is placed on a testing strip that goes into the glucose meter, and the blood glucose reading appears on a screen …
There’s no cure yet, but our scientists are working on a ground-breaking weight management study, to help people put their type 2 diabetes into remission. Remission is when blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels are in a normal range again. This doesn’t mean diabetes has gone for good. Can diabetes will be cured permanently? Although …
The rapid- or short-acting insulin (clear) is drawn up first to prevent the intermediate-acting insulin (cloudy) from getting into the rapid- or short-acting insulin bottle and affecting the onset, peak, and duration. Do you draw up clear or cloudy insulin first? Always withdraw clear insulin first before withdrawing cloudy insulin. Ensure the total dose of …
Diabetes can affect a child’s learning because it can cause difficulties with attention, memory, processing speed and perceptual skills if it’s not managed. It’s really important that a child is supported at school so they can manage their diabetes and get the most out of being at school. How can diabetes affect intellectual development? The …
The normal fasting blood glucose level is below 100 mg/dl. A person with prediabetes has a fasting blood glucose level between 100 and 125 mg/dl. If the fasting blood glucose level is to 126 mg/dl or above, a person is considered to have diabetes. What should fasting blood sugar be in the morning? fasting (testing …
Lemon balm is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken appropriately by mouth for about one month. Diabetes. Lemon balm might lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Watch for signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and monitor your blood sugar carefully if you have diabetes and use lemon balm. What is the best herb for lowering …