Smoking & Diabetes: A Dangerous Combination

Smoking & Diabetes: A Dangerous Combination

by | Jul 7, 2021 | Uncategorized

Smoking can wreak havoc on the body and dramatically increase the chances of developing health complications such as heart disease, stroke, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cancer for anyone. For those with type 2...
Levemir vs. Novolog

Levemir vs. Novolog

by | Jun 9, 2021 | Uncategorized

Diabetes is a disease that affects both adults and children worldwide. This condition, also known as diabetes mellitus, causes an irregular rise in blood sugar levels in the body. The insulin hormone transports sugar from your bloodstream to the cells. However, when a...
Understanding Estimated Average Glucose Readings

Understanding Estimated Average Glucose Readings

by | May 6, 2021 | Uncategorized

People living with diabetes are accustomed to checking their blood sugar levels several times a day with a personal glucose meter at home. These meters incorporate the finger prick and test strip method for monitoring glucose levels any time of the day – generally...
The Importance of A1C Test Results

The Importance of A1C Test Results

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Uncategorized

The A1C test is the primary test used to diagnose and manage diabetes. People who have already been diagnosed with diabetes because of their A1C test results will usually have the test repeated once every three or four months to gauge how well the disease is...
Diabetes Complications: Hyperglycemia & Symptoms

Diabetes Complications: Hyperglycemia & Symptoms

by | Apr 5, 2021 | Uncategorized

You feel a little more thirsty than normal today. Your head’s been pounding since you got out of bed. You keep rubbing your eyes, but your vision blurred. Sure, nothing seems too out of the ordinary, even if you’re not feeling your best right now. These aren’t signs...
What is Gestational Diabetes?

What is Gestational Diabetes?

by | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorized

You’ve just found out from your health practitioner that you have gestational diabetes from a simple glucose tolerance test. Should you be concerned that you’ve been diagnosed with gestational diabetes? Yes. It means that you will need to take good care of your health...