Low blood sugar levels can be caused by factors such as taking too much insulin or diabetes medication, skipping or delaying meals, or not eating enough carbohydrates. Physical activity without adequate food intake or drinking alcohol without eating can also trigger hypoglycemia. Additionally, certain ...
Normal ranges of blood sugar levels arebetween 70 and 130 mg/dL before eating meals. The American Diabetes Association recommends seniors have blood glucose levels of less than 180 mg/dL two hours after eating. Not every senior has the same care needs, which means they don't all need the ...
The complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most commonly ordered blood tests. The complete blood count is the calculation of the cellular (formed elements) of blood. Special machines that analyze the different components of blood in less than a minute generally determine these calculations. A...