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I seem to have been rated down 4 times in an question that I answered yesterday in relation to diabetes where the blood glucose level was in the high 200′s. Maybe the levels are different for different countries. Is this the case? In Australia a normal blood suger is 4.5, not in the high 80′ to 90′s. Am I right or are other people making me out to be making up my information? The next answer to mine seems to on the same track as me.

Forget the ratings. They’re meaningless. Just point people to the BGL converter here: http://www.brist.plus.com/convert.htm

In the U.S. we use milligrams per deciliter. In the U.K. and Canada, they use millimoles per liter. They differ only by a factor of 18. Elsewhere, I have no idea.

U.S. norm fasting: 70 to 110 mg/dl
U.K. norm fasting: 3.9 to 6.1 mmol/l

Read this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucose_tolerance_test

Ignore those who are ignorant. I get that all the time.

http://www.Diabetes-Weblog.com Diabetes Home Treatment Diabets Glucose Meter Kit from the American Diabetic ociation Diet Organisation

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Numerous Non-Invasive Glucose Monitors under Development

Diabetics are still awaiting a reliable, non-invasive means of blood glucose monitoring – one that doesn’t require breaking the skin or confirmation with a traditional monitoring method. The latest continuous glucose monitoring technology involves small sensors implanted in the skin that must be calibrated several times a day, and replaced every few days to a week to avoid infection. Because the blood sugar testers are implanted into the skin, the body sees the sensors as foreign objects, and frequently forms scar tissue around them.

The FDA approved one non-invasive monitor in the 2002 – the GlucoWatch Biographer.  Worn on the wrist like a watch, the device used a small electric current to draw fluid through the skin, and a sensor to analyze the fluid’s blood glucose levels. But at least half of the diabetics that used the product complained of skin irritation and sores, and the product was discontinued in 2007.

Despite the GlucoWatch disappointment, diabetics should not give up hope of being able to avoid multiple daily finger pricks to keep track of their blood sugar. Numerous non-invasive blood glucose monitors using different technologies are currently in development, including:

1)    GlucoTrack – Integrity Application’s GlucoTrack employs three differenttechnologies: ultrasonic, conductivity and heat capacity.  The device contains a main unit, a transmitter, a receiver and processor, and a sensor-containing ear clip. The main unit can support and store blood sugar readings for up to three users.

2)    Symphony – Developed by Echo Therapeutics, Symphony is a biochemical sensor-based transdermal continuous glucose monitoring system with a wireless handheld device that reads the sensor’s measurements.

3)    Multisensor Glucose Monitoring System – Developed by Solianis Monitoring, this system delivers continuous information on glucose variations using impedance spectroscopy – a technology that uses frequencies to measure the effect of changes in blood glucose levels.

4)    Portable blood glucose meter – Grove Instrumentsis working on miniaturizing a prototype blood glucose monitor which delivers a reading using Optical Bridge technology. The user simply inserts his or her finger into a port to obtain an optically assessed blood sugar test reading in less than 25 seconds.

5)    Glucose Monitor Tattoo – Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are testing a continuous glucose monitoring “tattoo” in which florescent nanoparticle ink is injected under the skin. The ink fluoresces in response to glucose when an infrared light is shone on it, telling a small monitor how much it detected.

6)    Electronic thumb-pad sensor - Texas’ Baylor Universityresearchers are testing an electronic thumb-pad sensor which detects blood glucose by measuring changes when electromagnetic energy waves pass through the skin.

7)    I-SugarX – Freedom Meditech is pioneering the I-SugarX, an ophthalmic medical device which monitors changes in the eye to determine glucose levels.  The user gazes into a handheld device which shines a light on the eye for less than a second, and then displays a digital blood glucose reading.

8)    Near infrared optical spectroscopy – Inlight Solutions is developing devices that use near infrared optical spectroscopy and multi-variate analysis to measure blood glucose levels. The technology employs a light source, an optical detector, and a spectrometer.

9)    LighTouch Technology – Uses a glucose test technology that projects a specific color of light onto a patient’s finger, and analyses the different colored light that is “re-projected” back from the finger to measure blood glucose levels.

For those diabetics who must measure their blood sugar daily for accurate insulin dosing, a glucose monitor that does away with not just the pin prick of blood testing, but also the added expense of glucose testing supplies, can’t come soon enough.

Animation of Glucose in the body helps explain diabetes.

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I’m a 23 yr old male with some weight issues. I had the diabetes check yesterday morning, however, I’m never hungry in the mornings, and my blood sugar usually drops in the afternoons, evenings, and nights.

However, I’ve been dealing with quite the opposite for the past several years- low blood sugar known as hypoglycemia. I read numerous studies and articles on it and knew that’s what I had.

No, that’s great. Fasting blood glucose should be between 70 and 100mg/dl. Your result is great.

That indicates that you are not at risk for hyperglycemia, or diabetes.

Hypoglycemia is defined as a glucose (or blood sugar) reading below 70mg/dl. This is likely what you would see on a meter if you were to test yourself when you feel lightheaded, dizzy, etc. in the afternoon, evening, and nights.

Good luck in managing your hypoglycemia.

Abbott Diabetes Care is warning about problems with some of the company’s blood glucose meters. These meters could accidentally be switched from one measurement unit to another, possibly causing the patient to misinterpret the glucose test results. The affected glucose meters include the FreeStyle®, FreeStyle Flash™, FreeStyle Tracker™, Precision Xtra™, MediSense® Sof-Tact™, and MediSense® Optium™. Abbott meters are also sold under private label brands such as ReliOn® Ultima, Rite Aid® and Kroger®.

These meters were originally designed to allow patients to see their test results in the units customarily used in their own country. To do that, the patient could switch between showing the results in two different measurement units: mg/dL, the standard used in the U.S., and mmol/L, which is used in many other countries.

The problem can occur if the measurement units switch without the patient realizing it. This can happen when the patient resets the date and time or changes the battery, or even if the meter is dropped or bumped. Then, if the patient just looked at the numbers without noticing the different units or the decimal point, he could incorrectly ume that his blood glucose level is too high or too low.

To help resolve the problem, all new Abbott meters now have the correct unit of measurement locked in place. Patients can continue to use the older units, but they should make sure that their meter displays the glucose test result in mg/dL. If patients don’t know how to change the measurement units, or if the units can’t be changed, they can contact Abbott Diabetes Care at 1-800-553-4105.

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Looking after your diabetes!

I’m Deborah Susan, a dietician and personal trainer specializing in nutrition and physical fitness for diabetics. Today I shall write on how you can look after your diabetes and continue to lead a healthy, normal and fruitful life.

Looking after your diabetes

The secret to continued good health and fruitful life despite diabetes lies in regular testing of your blood glucose, not missing any prescribed glucose tablets or insulin dosage and a healthy lifestyle. Today I will concentrate on how you can monitor your blood glucose.

Monitoring your blood glucose levels (Glucose testing strips)

The key to keeping your blood glucose levels or (sugar levels as it is commonly known), under control is to keep your sugar level within the recommended range of 4 to 7 millimoles per liter. Only regular monitoring with diabetic strips can help you achieve this.

Measuring your own blood glucose levels is quite easy if you have a good quality branded digital blood glucose monitors. If you don’t have one the neighborhood chemist or any online website specializing in diabetes monitoring tools can help you.

When it comes to glucose monitors, accuracy is the key, so do not buy cheap Chinese glucose monitors. Our own branded blood glucose test meter (glucometers) is highly accurate and usually cost between and . In addition to the glucometer, you will also need a box of test strips (~) and a pack of Lancets (~). The diabetic test strip and lancets are to be replenished as and when required. Replace the battery in the Glucometer as and when required. If the blood sugar meters does not have a battery level indicator you should replace the battery in the glucometer every six months or so. A weak battery can induce faulty results.

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Tip: Buy a blood glucose test strips that has a large digital readout, adequate memory and battery indicator.

When and how often you use the blood sugar monitors depends on your treatment, the food you consume and level of physical activity. Apart from regular testing at home, you should also do an HbA1c test every six months. This test is done at your local diabetes clinic and the result gives you an overall picture of your blood glucose levels. HbA1c test results should be as close to 7% (or below). Even a tiny fraction above 7% should be brought to the attention of your doctor.

You can keep your blood glucose under control by:

1) Eating regular small healthy diabetic diet meals so as to avoid major fluctuations in your blood glucose levels.

2) Including adequate levels of physical activity so the insulin in your body works more effectively.

3) Reducing any excess body fat by regular checkup with body fat monitor. (Include half yearly body fat analysis in your health plan/ schedule).

4) Take your diabetes (and any other prescribed) tablets and diabetes supplements according to the schedule given to you.

5) Monitor your blood glucose levels and learn to adjust your treatment according to the results.

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www.PreOp.com This program will demonstrate the use of insulin pens. The goal is to inject the insulin into the subcutaneous tissue between the top layer of the skin, the dermis and the underlying muscle layer. Insulin pens are devices that can provide an easy way to carry and give insulin…

My sister has type 1, so I’m well researched on it, and recently I’ve had the same symptoms as she had.
I’ve lost weight, becoming very thirsty, and urinate excessively. As well as this, I’ve been very dizzy, my vision blurred.
I think the normal blood glucose level is 4-7?
Does anyone know why this might be?

3.4 is a little to low and will cause dizziness. Low sugar level is just as dangerous as excessive sugar if not worse. You need to see a doc immediately. Dont waste time here looking for the right answer. You need a professional advice…and this is a professional advice of a sort….agree?

I’ve been doing so well with this gestational diabetes diet that I’ve grown a little bored testing. But today (I’m 36 weeks and two days pregnant), I had a small lunch OUT at a restaurant, where I didn’t really know exactly how many carbs I consumed. Probably too many carbs and not enough protein. My one-hour-post-lunch test is supposed to be less than 140, per my doctor, but it came back high: 159. Opps. So I had a bad lunch after all. But after two hours, I tested again, and it was 175! 120, I am told, is what the max should be after two hours. What should my level be after three hours? Everything I find online gives the levels for the three-hour glucose screening test. This is just a regular after-meal test, three hours later instead of one or two.

I failed my glucose screening test primarily because my sugar after two hours went higher when it should have gone lower. But I don’t want to have my afternoon snack before my blood sugar comes back to a level where it should.

Gestational diabetes is a form of Type II Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes, which is a risk factor for the development of diabetes in the nongestational state.

Gestational diabetes is associated with a number of pregnancy and newborn problems and complications the most common being excess weight gain by the mother and the delivery of a newborn who is heavier/larger than would be otherwise expected.

Your blood glucose level 3 or more hours after any meal should be close to that of a fasting level which is in the 75-125 mg/dl range. A single reading of 159 or even 175, if your other glucose readings are in the range I quoted, is not something to worry about. The effects of diabetes are due to prolonged exposure to elevated blood glucose levels.

Review your dietary recommendations as your glucose level at any point in time is due to three factors:

1. Your total recent caloric intake (not the proportions of carbohydrates, protein and fats).
2. Your recent energy expenditure (exercise!).
3. Any medication you may have taken for diabetes.

While overall the proportion of carbohydrates, protein and fat is very important in the control of diabetes all of these food sources will raise your blood glucose (not gram for gram equally). Testing your glucose at one and two hours after eating is going to provide you with confusing results due to the unpredictability of pancreatic insulin release after eating a given meal, your state of hydration, hepatic glycogenolysis (glucose release from liver stores), the rate of absorption of nutrients from your intestines, the degree of insulin resistance you have (the primary cause of Type II Diabetes) amongst several other factors.

Your goals are to:

1. Follow closely the total daily caloric intake recommended by your physician which should take into account the additional needs of the growing fetus.
2. Follow closely the physician-recommended levels of exercise (even daily walks) which will act to keep your glucose down.
3. The proportion and types of carbohydrates, protein and fat you are eating as recommended by your physician.
4. The times you are to measure your glucose.

Remember, it is not a single glucose reading that is important but it is the trend of readings which determine glucose control. Also, be sure to keep a check on your glucose level long after you delivery your baby as Gestational Diabetes is a risk factor for development of Adult Onset Diabetes.

The following link is an excellent resource with other important links for Gestational Diabetes. It is by the American Diabetes Association:

http://diabetes.org/gestational-diabetes.jsp.

Congratulations and Good Luck with your newborn!

DrEarp

Monitoring Blood Glucose Levels With Delicious Recipes And Valuable Information

Blood glucose is the amount of glucose or sugar in the blood of a human being. The purpose of sugar in the blood is to lend energy that the body uses to be able to do his daily activities. Why is it important to maintain a normal blood sugar level? Read below.

Imbalance

When the blood sugar in the body is too much it is called hyperglycemia. When the blood sugar in the body is less than what is required, it is called hypoglycemia. Diabetes, on the other hand manifests hyperglycemia. Diabetes causes a huge amount of imbalance of blood sugar in the body

The danger of too low and too high levels

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When the blood has too much sugar caused by diabetes, the body is at risk of diabetic complications such as kidney failure and the failure in blood clotting. Also, a high blood glucose level can cause stress, trauma and high blood pressure. Meanwhile, low blood sugar can cause lethargy or impairment and inability to function altogether.

Normalizing Levels

There are various medications to lower blood sugar levels especially for diabetics. The best treatment for this is to take medication and follow a diabetic diet plan. There are also oral medications in form of tablets, which is available in the market, which can help lower levels for diabetics.

Monitoring

Apart from such treatment and diet plan, you should also monitor your blood glucose levels by using a glucose meter. Your finger should be pierced by sharp pin included in the glucose meter package. Your blood shall be placed on a strip of paper that may calculate the level.  For those afflicted with diabetes mellitus type 1 and type 2, monitoring the amount of glucose in their bodies are important to be able for them to plan their meals and at the same time to plan the upcoming physical activity for a diabetes patient.

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