How to Stay Active During the Cold Winter Months
As the winter season blankets the world in snow and chill, individuals with diabetes may find it challenging to maintain
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How to Deal with a Hangover if You Have Diabetes
We’ve all been there—a night of indulgence in alcoholic beverages followed by the dreaded hangover the next day. However, if
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AskNadia: What is Considered a Good A1C Range?
The A1C sometimes referred to as the Hemoglobin A1C, glycosylated hemoglobin, glycated Hemoglobin and HbA1C measures your husband’s average glucose from 60 to 90 days. When your husband tests his blood sugars with a blood glucose meter, this only tells him what his glucose level is at that moment in time. It does not accurately reflect the highs and lows he experiences nor does it reflect the direction his glucose could be trending
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AskNadia: Why High Altitudes Can Shoot Up Your Blood Sugars
Dear Nadia: Why do my BG’s run high when I hike in higher altitudes? RU Dear RU: When you
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Diabetes Health Type 1 & 2: Generic Versus Branded Blood Glucose Test Strips
By Clay Wirestone I can’t remember when I started using generic strips. It might have been when I was irritated
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Diabetes Health Crossword Puzzle- How Well Do You Know Your Blood Glucose Meter Terms?
This crossword puzzle is inspired by your blood glucose meter . Play along with us to test your diabetes knowledge.
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AskNadia: Why Medicare Covers Some Insulin Pumps
I was thinking about getting an insulin pump, but I am worried that Medicare will not cover it. Why does
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Diabetes Health Type 2 : Blood Sugar Reality Checks Are Real
A finger stick can often serve as a reality check when it comes to fighting diabetes. Sure, we may feel
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AskNadia: Pre-diabetes and How The Glycemic Index Affects My A1C
Dear Nadia: I am currently on a “pre-diabetic” watch because of excessive thirst and urination. My current A1c is 5.7.
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All in the Family
My oldest nephew, James, has a double whammy to deal with. His aunt, yours truly, has type 1 diabetes, and
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MinuteClinic Providing Free Monitoring This Spring
MinuteClinic, a division of CVS Caremark Corporation, is helping patients with diabetes stay on top of their condition this spring
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