Surprising common causes of blood sugar spikes
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Trying to coordinate healthy eating with consistent exercise along with regular use of prescribed medications, only to have inconsistent results, can be discouraging.
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Warning signs you have low blood sugar
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This process helps regulate the level of glucose in the bloodstream, preventing it from reaching dangerously high levels (hyperglycemia).
Read MoreBest & worst beverages for those with diabetes
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Food choices often take center stage when it comes to controlling diabetes but what about beverage choices? They also can affect blood glucose and your weight. To be able to manage diabetes it involves a balancing act both of what you eat and drink along with adequate physical activity and medication, if needed.
Read MoreMost common causes of why your blood sugar levels change
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Most common causes of why your blood sugar levels change
Read MoreReasons why your blood sugar changes
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Stress can take a toll on your blood sugar levels. The most common type of stress is often associated with work. When you are feeling overwhelmed and under a lot of stress, your body releases hormones that can make your increase your blood sugar. This is more common in people with type 2 diabetes. To de-stress, learn how to relax and practice deep breathing. Exercise can help too. Also, try to eliminate some of the things that are making you so stressed out.
Read MoreDiabetic Patients and Measuring Blood Sugar
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Patients diagnosed with diabetes have to be on top of understanding their blood sugar. Blood sugar levels to a diabetic patient is an essential part of their care. A physician will measure your levels during regular appointments but it's up to the patient to monitor daily changes in blood sugar. Even further, they need to learn how to monitor it, understand their results and know when to be alert if anything if off. This knowledge can actually save their life.
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