Monday, October 3, 2011

About Type 2 Diabetes: Diabetes Basics - Links to Refresh Your Memory

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From Elizabeth Woolley, your Guide to Type 2 Diabetes
I find every once in a while I have to go back and refresh my memory on the basics. Sometimes there is a key concept that has gotten pushed back on the shelf of my memory. Here is some information in case this happens to you too.

What is Diabetes
Information on type 1, type 2, pre-diabetes, and gestational diabetes

Waking up with High Glucose Levels?
Have you ever had high morning blood glucose levels? This is one of the most common challenges when you have type 2 diabetes. There could be one of several causes. Fine tune your morning levels.

Checklist for Diabetes Check-ups
Healthcare appointments and routine tests at regular intervals are an important part of good diabetes care to protect against complications and other health problems. Your doctor should check your blood pressure, weight and your feet at every appointment to help detect changes before they turn serious. Regularly scheduled lab tests also help monitor for changes in your health.

Type 2 Diabetes Toolbox
If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, then you know how overwhelming it can feel at first. there's a lot to do and a lot to learn about diabetes management. Since there is so much to keep track of, managing diabetes can seem to take up all of your time. Diabetes is unique, because people are literally on their own for much of their care. This toolbox will provide you with a good place to start as you learn about managing your diabetes.

 


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