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Hi Everyone How Are You Doing

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Cape Town, ZA

What Is The Blood Glucose Level For Diabetics??

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Cape Town, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

Blood glucose levels for diabetics can vary, but here are some general guidelines:

- Before meals: 80 to 130 mg/dL
- After meals: Less than 180 mg/dL

For more personalized targets, it's important to… read more

Can Anyone Tell Me The Guidelines On Checking My Blood?

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Laurens, SC

My blood ranges tend to jump all over and I don't know what is normal. It was 212 yesterday and I was so tired I took my meds laid down slept for an hour got up it was 106. Then an hour later it was 45 and I was shaking and sweating. Now this morning it's 196. I just don't understand.

A DiabetesTeam Member

Here are some guidelines on checking your blood sugar:

- Frequency
- For type 1 diabetes: 4 to 10 times per day.
- For type 2 diabetes: Depends on your treatment plan. Common times include… read more

How Many Times In A Day Do You Test Your Sugar Count?

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Hazelwood, MO

I only do it in the morning, and if I feel bad throughout the day.

A DiabetesTeam Member

The number of times you should test your blood sugar in a day depends on your specific situation and type of diabetes:

- Type 1 Diabetes: Typically, 4 to 10 times per day
- Type 2 Diabetes: Varies… read more

Amaryl

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Columbia, CA

I have been taking prandin for a while along with januvia. My question is can I try this amaryl along with my januvia? Do I need to ask my doctor if I could switch prandin to amaryl and continue with my januvia?

A DiabetesTeam Member

I was on Januvia I had to get off I bought pancreatitis has no cure. No other pain is close to it not even morphine will take it away. I was in hospital for 39 days.

What Type Of Magnesium Is The Right Kind For Diabetes? I Know There Are Different Types.

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Knoxville, TN
A DiabetesTeam Member

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How Does One Manage The Dawn Phenomenon

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Drakensberg

It taken me a while to get this t2 under control. I have done that for the most part with diet, exercise and some supplements. Weight-loss i have achieved through low carb and intermittent fasting. I eat breakfast and lunch. 4 hours after eating my levels are generally around 5.2. However on getting up in the morning i range between 6.8 and 7.8. So this is not diet related since my last meal has been 16 hours or more ago. Even if i skip breakfast the levels kind of remain with minimal decline… read more

A DiabetesTeam Member

Omnipod is a insulin pod that gives you insulin all the time. You can wear it anywhere on your body. I forgot where you are from. Please let me know and I can get more info for you.

So What Are Blood Glucose Level Recommendations Based On??

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

Ya, I'm really bored today, so here's another one 😁

Each of us should have our maximum blood sugar levels for Fasting, Pre-Prandial (before meals), Post-Prandial (2 hours after eating except in the UK where they use 1.5 hours) and Before Bed (if required – typically just Basil Insulin users for dosage recommendations) set by our Doc

If we have confounding conditions such as Heart or Kidney Disease, other hormone disorders (Thyroid, Pituitary, Adrenal) then it becomes even more important that… read more

A DiabetesTeam Member

Blood glucose level recommendations are based on several factors:

- Individual Health Needs: Your doctor will determine what ranges of blood sugars are safe for you based on your specific health… read more

How Can We Increase Our Glp-1 Hormone?

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Tupper Lake, NY

https://www.healthline.com/health/foods-that-in...

6 Foods that Increase GLP-1 Levels
6 Foods that Increase GLP-1 Levels
A DiabetesTeam Member

Many overweight people underproduce Glp-1. And if doc does not deem your weight or diabestes severe enough these foids may help!!!!

What Supplements Are There For Diabetes?

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Pretoria, ZA
A DiabetesTeam Member

Depends what you need

Diabetics are often deficient in any number of things. A dietitian can advise

But if you are asking what supplements will "treat" diabetes, then the answer is none.

Type 2 is… read more