To determine if you have type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes, you must get your glucose levels or blood sugar checked. Results of testing are often readily accessible and straightforward. Prediabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, and Type 2 Diabetes tests To confirm the diagnosis, your doctor will have you undergo one or more of the […]
You have prediabetes if your blood sugar level is higher than usual. The story is not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. However, prediabetic adults and kids are at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes if their lifestyles are not changed. The long-term effects of diabetes, particularly those on […]
An individual’s fasting blood sugar level should typically be less than 99 mg/dL. Diabetes and heart disease risk may be decreased by maintaining blood sugar levels in a healthy range. A sugar that gives the body energy is blood glucose. When blood glucose levels are monitored, the quantity of sugar that the blood is carrying […]
A compact, portable instrument called a glucometer enables you to monitor your blood sugar levels (glucose levels) at home. You’ll learn how to use a glucometer from your doctor. A test strip will first be inserted into the device. Then you will pierce your finger to get a little drop of blood that you may […]