A “normal” reading will fall within a range of numbers from the low end of what’s acceptable to the high end. It’s important to know that a result marked “abnormal” does not necessarily indicate a condition that is harmful or concerning. The meaning of the reading depends on the...
What is gestational diabetes (GDM)? GDM develops during pregnancy, usually in the second or third trimester. GDM causes your blood sugar level to rise too high. A high blood sugar level can harm you and your unborn baby. The level usually goes back to normal after the baby is born. ...
What is the average blood sugar range? Your blood sugar levels will fluctuate throughout the day, spiking after you’ve eaten. For those without diabetes, the normal range of blood sugar levels is13: Between 4 and 6mmol/L before eating a meal ...
The body can store extra energy as fat in adipose tissue. Adipose tissue is a loose connective tissue that is mainly composed of cells called adipocytes. It is is mainly located beneath the skin (subcutaneous fat) and around the internal organs (visceral fat). It is possible to assess how ...
Mostblood glucose metersused for daily testing can provide an average of all readings over the past several weeks or months. This average isnotthe same as the eAG. Even if you test your blood 10 times a day or more, you are only getting a reading of what your glucose is at that momen...
A longer one year study in patients with type 2 diabetes showed that one day of consuming 500 calories followed by two days of normal eating produced HbA1c improvements similar to those observed during chronic caloric restriction. While neither of these studies proves that long-term alternate day...
I retired from nursing last year so will be very interested in monitoring my HbA1c and lipids. My main concern is to avoid diabetes and heart disease. Again thank you. I’ll be reading your articles with great interest. Angela Grassi January 10, 2018 at 1:46 pm So happy you found us...
Diabetic macular oedema [DMO] is a prevalent and sight-threatening condition among diabetic patients, which can cause irreversible blindness. Since angiogenesis and inflammation are two key elements in the etiopathogenesis of DMO, intravitreal injections
I used to consistently supplement with zinc for many years but then for some reason, I stopped and things seemed fine (although I got sick more than normal). It wasn’t until 2016 that I developed acne, got sick constantly with colds/flu, and other clear signs of a deficiency that I ...
A blood test report can have several components, and to properly understand them, it’s best to have a healthcare provider review them with you and tell you what they mean. A “normal” reading will fall within a range of numbers from the low end of what’s acceptable to the high end...