Diabetic Seniors

There are a number of specifics that will indicate whether or not you are at risk for diabetes, and proper diabetes testing is an important step toward better life choices. There are a variety of methods used for diabetes testing, including at-home tests and tests performed in a controlled environment, like your doctor’s office. If [...]

Performing blood glucose testing is the only way to know whether your blood sugar is too high, too low or just right. But many people with diabetes have questions about blood glucose testing. Q: What ways can I perform blood glucose testing? A: A “finger stick”  blood-glucose test that you do at home using a [...]

The evidence is solid: Good blood glucose control prevents or delays problems from diabetes — such as eye, heart and kidney disease — while helping you feel better and enjoy more energy! A critical part of glucose control is diabetes blood testing or “blood glucose testing.” Most diabetes blood testing is done at home with [...]

The key to staying healthy with diabetes is controlling your blood sugar level, usually with the help of a diabetes home test kit. Regular testing and control of your blood sugar through diet, exercise and medication can help you stay healthier, feel better and lower your chances of complications. Blood glucose meter — At the [...]

By taking the blood glucose diabetes test, you can make smart choices about managing your diabetes. For example, you can decide when and how much medicine to take, when to exercise and when to eat meals or snacks. And you’ll ensure good results when you follow these tips: Test Strip Tips 1) Always use a [...]

We have all heard the phrase, “What goes up, will come down.” This is true in the daily life of diabetics as well. No matter how closely you watch what you eat, how often you exercise, or whether you use insulin, it is still vital that you perform frequent blood glucose checks. Diabetes blood glucose [...]

The diabetes A1C test is a routine procedure performed to show the average amount of glucose in the blood over a period of time. The primary use of a diabetes a1c test is to help diabetics and their doctors to see if there are any significant increases in glucose levels through a period of months, [...]