Dear Nadia,
I have Type 2 Diabetes. I have been trying to manage things with diet and exercise. I was doing very well until we went on vacation and my husband ragged on me about it. He wanted me to …
Tag Archives: Blood Sugar
AskNadia: Why I Am Going to Stop Taking My Insulin
Dear Nadia,
I have type 2 diabetes and am overweight. I want to get off my insulin and have decided to fast to lose weight and stop taking my insulin. I bought a cleanse and diet package. I do not …
Diabetes Health in The News: Treating Sleep Apnea Benefits Blood Sugar & Heart Health
A study done on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) shows that treating the disorder can benefit blood sugar levels and heart health. Dr. Jonathan Jun and his team from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore conducted the study, which shows that those …
AskNadia: Am I a Type 2 Diabetic
My HbA1c was 6.8% last December, and as of April this year my HbA1c is 5.3%. Am I diabetic? I am taking 500 mg of metformin and 20 mg of teneligliptin 20 mg/dL.
Fasting blood glucose is 115 mg/dL, and …
Diabetes Health Type 1 Diabetes: Diabetes Self Management in Flu Season
The crowd in the small Boston theater laughed and clapped. The comedy show was a good one, and I was enjoying it from a cramped seat in the balcony. It was October 29, a Friday, and while it was brisk …
AskNadia: Why High Altitudes Will Give You High Blood Sugars
Dear Nadia:
Why do my BG’s run high when I hike in higher altitudes?
RU
Dear RU:
When you exercise in elevations your body is accustomed to, chances are you have a good idea of how your blood sugar will …
Diabetes Health in The News Podcast: Text Messaging Can Help Those with Type 2 Diabetes Control Blood Sugar
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A new study published in the online journal Diabetes Care reports that intervention text messages can help those with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar …
Diabetes Health Type 2: 200-pound Loss Helps Phillip Get Off of Insulin and Metformin
How did Phillip Brenneman lose 200 pounds and get off insulinHow did Phillip Brenneman lose 200 pounds and get off insulin, metformin and his cholesterol and blood pressure medications?
The Garrett, Ind., man says he did it literally one …
AskNadia: The History of the Implantable Insulin Pump
Dear Jeff,
I have had diabetes for 28 years and wore two different insulin pumps for a total of 8 years. I quit the insulin pump because of scarring issues that lead to insulin effectiveness issues. Now after many years, …
AskNadia: Are the Nitrates in My Low Carb Diet Bad
Dear Nadia,
I am on a low carb diet for my diabetes. My blood sugars are good, but I worry about the nitrates in the meat?
Sylvia
PA
Dear Sylvia,
The nitrate food additive is of great concern to many …
