Another in the series of the 9 essential things to know if you have diabetes - # 8. Be prepared. It is not just for boy scouts, but it is also important for a person who has diabetes to know what are the needed supplies to carry. Your particular supplies may be slightly different than the list below. Perhaps it would be good to have a basic and then additional items in your supply kit that you always carry with you if you take insulin. Basic supplies: glucose meter and test s

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This is a continuation of the 9 essential things to know if you have diabetes. I will be focusing on the way to look at glucose numbers to understand why they are high or low. The question "I don't know why the numbers go up or down." This is a common statement that I have heard over and over. It is not just people who are newly diagnosed that are confused by this. It is also people who have diabetes for years. It is a common frustration. In some cases, the provider doesn't h

Number four of the Nine essential things to know if you have diabetes Blood glucose targets There are a lot of numbers that are associated with having diabetes. What I mean is this: There are numbers to know when you check your glucose. There is the A1C. There are cholesterol values to know and understand. There is microalbumin to know about. And then there is the blood pressure target as well. Ask your doctor what are my targets and when should I check my glucose The Amer