Type 1 Diabetes – Newly Diagnosed

…serious complications.   Hemoglobin A1C – The Three Month Test This test, commonly called “A1C,” is an average of a person’s blood glucose over a three month period. Red blood…

Diabetes Glossary

…from Read more» carbohydrate (kar-boh-HY-drate): one of the three main nutrients in food. Foods that provide carbohydrate are starches , vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and sugars . Read more» carbohydrate

Diabetes Diet

…glucose What are the best carbohydrate choices? Various forms of carbohydrate affect your blood sugar differently. The same amount of carbohydrate from different foods will have a different effect on…

Type 2 Diabetes – Newly Diagnosed

…doctor. A fasting blood test of 126mg/dl or higher on two occasions, or a HgA1c test of 6.5 percent or higher. What Went Wrong? You may have certain higher risks…

Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases

…(good) cholesterol level (High HDL decreases the risk) Smoking High blood pressure Lack of exercise Obesity High homocysteine levels in the blood Risk Factors You Can’t Change: Type 1 Diabetes…

Diabetes and Erectile Disfunction

Testosterone, prolactin and thyroid hormone are among the hormones that may be involved. Testosterone It is thought that low levels of testosterone without other risk factors affects less than five…

Diabetes and Weight Loss

…blood sugar, and may not be balanced in protein, carbohydrate and fat. Some people with diabetes use a low-carbohydrate diet to lose weight. Research shows that many drop off the…

A1C

…also known as hemoglobin A1C or HbA1c and it is one of the most commonly used tests to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes, as well as to monitor the management of…

Gestational Diabetes

…gestational diabetes when pregnant. How is Gestational Diabetes Diagnosed? Most women have an oral glucose tolerance test between weeks 24-28 during pregnancy, the second trimester. A high blood glucose test

Testing and Monitoring

come in ASAP? What should I do if I feel low blood sugar (hypoglycemia?) Should I call if I seem to have an infection in a cut? I am going…