The A1C test gives you a picture of your average blood glucose (blood sugar) control for the past 2 to 3 months. The results give you a good idea of how well your diabetes treatment plan is working. In some ways, the A1C test is like a baseball player’s season batting average, it tells you […]
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Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, usually less than 70 mg/dl. However, it is important to talk to your health care provider about your individual blood glucose targets, and what level is too low for you. Hypoglycemia may also be referred to as an insulin reaction, or insulin […]
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Hyperglycemia is the technical term for high blood glucose (blood sugar). High blood glucose happens when the body has too little insulin or when the body can’t use insulin properly. What Causes Hyperglycemia? A number of things can cause hyperglycemia: If you have type 1, you may not have given yourself enough insulin. If you […]
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All people have the “dawn phenomenon,” if they have diabetes or not. The dawn phenomenon is a surge of hormones that the body produces daily around 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. People with diabetes don’t have normal insulin responses to adjust for this, and may see their fasting glucose go up. The rise in glucose […]
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Ketone is a chemical produced when there is a shortage of insulin in the blood and the body breaks down body fat for energy. Ketones in the urine is a sign that your body is using fat for energy instead of using glucose because not enough insulin is available to use glucose for energy. Ketones […]
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Keeping your blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible can be a lifesaver. Tight control can prevent or slow the progress of many complications of diabetes, giving you extra years of healthy, active life. But tight control is not for everyone and it involves hard work. What Does Tight Control Mean? Tight control […]
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