Diabetic Levels
Monitoring and keeping your diabetic levels under control is the key to maintaining good health if you have diabetes. But first, you need to understand what causes your diabetic levels to change and what you can do to control them.
Blood Glucose and Diabetic Levels
People with diabetes have trouble using glucose, a type of sugar found in carbohydrate foods (fruits, grains and vegetables). Cells cannot use blood glucose without the help of insulin. Unfortunately, people with diabetes do not naturally produce enough insulin in their pancreas. This results in high levels of blood glucose. Over time, these high diabetic levels can result in serious health problems.
The good news is that diet and lifestyle changes coupled with medications (such as insulin or diabetes pills) can help keep diabetic levels within the recommended range.
People suffering from diabetes may experience several conditions related to their diabetic levels:
Hyperglycemia — This happens when you have a high blood glucose level. Symptoms can include:
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Frequent urination
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Excessive thirst
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Blurred vision
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Tiredness
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Causes of this high diabetic level can include stress, illness and not taking enough diabetes medication.
Hypoglycemia — This happens when you have a low blood glucose level. Symptoms can include:
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Confusion
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Irritability
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Headache
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Sweating
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Trembling
Causes of this low diabetic level can include missing a meal or not getting enough carbohydrates in the meal, too much insulin or drinking alcohol without food.
Blood Glucose Monitoring
To keep tabs on your diabetic levels, your physician may have you check your blood sugar throughout the day using test strips and a glucose meter.
The good news is that if you are on Medicare and have diabetes, the cost of your diabetes testing supplies may be covered, whether you use insulin or not. Liberty Medical Supply can help determine if you are eligible. Just make one simple toll-free call to 1-866-373-8971 to find out more.
Source: The American Diabetes Association
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