Nadia,
I’ve heard that coconut oil is good for maintaining blood sugar. Is this true, or did I misunderstand?
Debbie
San Diego Ca
Dear Debbie,
In the past, the benefits of coconut oil were considered controversial because some felt there …
Tag Archives: Ask Nadia
AskNadia: My Walgreen’s True Metrix Lancet Gauge
Dear Nadia,
I bought the Walgreens blood glucose test meter True Metrix, made by Trividia Health. In the box was a package of lancelets that contained long needles, medium length needles, and short needles.
I have learned that lancet needles …
AskNadia: False Blood Glucose Readings and How They Relate to Your Glucose Test Strips
Dear Nadia,
My blood sugar numbers are all over the place? They range from 126 on the low end to 422 on the high end.
George
Dear George:
It natural for blood sugar tests to vary. Ideally, you want to …
AskNadia: Should I get A Therapy Dog Because My Great Niece’s Fluctuating Blood Sugars?
My great niece was diagnosed three years ago with diabetes she is now 13. She gives herself seven shots a day. Her sugar fluctuates so much that my niece seriously wants to get her a therapy dog. The problem is …
AskNadia: How Do I Calculate My A1c from My Blood Sugar Range?
Dear Nadia,
My blood sugar has been hovering around 220 and 240. How do I calculate my A1c?
Sam
Dear Sam:
The term A1c has become the new buzzword for knowing your blood sugar range. Your targeted blood sugar A1c …
AskNadia: Why You Should Not Wash Chicken Before Cooking it
Dear Nadia,
I heard washing packaged store bought chicken, and other raw meats are unsafe before cooking.
SK
Sacramento CA
Dear SK,
I was trained to wash all the foods we consumed before cooking them. But, according to the FDA, …
AskNadia: I Drink Soda to Keep My Blood Sugar Up at Work
Dear Nadia,
I have been a type 1 diabetic for 13 years. I work in construction, and it’s a physically demanding job. I am having trouble keeping my blood sugars up while working. It goes down fast so I drink …
AskNadia: Can You Douche With Tea Tree Oil For A Urinary Tract Infection?
Dear Nadia,
Is Tea tree oil safe for someone with diabetes to use? Could the oil help to prevent urinary tract infections when used as a cleansing solution after urinating?
CB
Dear CB:
The most common urinary tract infections (UTI) …
AskNadia: I Need Free or Inexpensive Insulin
I receive many emails from people asking me to help them get access to insulin. This column is for you, the person and family member who has reached out to me for help in gaining access to free or affordable …
AskNadia: Type 1 Wondering If Her Daughter Should Participate in The Trial Net Study
Dear Nadia,
What are your thoughts on Trial Net? I am a 33-year-old with Type 1 who was diagnosed a year and a half ago. I have a 4-year-old daughter, and I’m always worried she’s going to get it too. …
