7 Things to Know About Diabetes
Diabetes is often genetic. It isn't always due to poor diet or lack of exercise. It could be a medical predisposition that you've had since you were a zygote.
Sugar levels fluctuate. Your sugar can spike in the morning. I have a cousin who will wake up with the sweats and that means her sugar is low. Get to know your body's pattern so you can adjust your food and/or insulin.
Reuse your needles if money is tight. You're not an IV drug user who is sharing needles, you can't get a disease from yourself. Stop using them when they get dull or it hurts more.
When it is time to hit the diet colas, go for Diet Dr. Pepper. It is the only diet soft drink that tastes like the original.
Inject your insulin while eating. That way you'll have an idea on how much you need, depending on your food intake.
Glucometers can be inaccurate. Talk to your physician/pharmacist if you feel like the readings may be off.
Keep crackers, candy and nuts with you at all times, either in your car or purse. That way you have quick burst sugar (candy), long term sugar (crackers) and no sugar food (nuts) available for dietary adjustments.
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Sugar levels fluctuate. Your sugar can spike in the morning. I have a cousin who will wake up with the sweats and that means her sugar is low. Get to know your body's pattern so you can adjust your food and/or insulin.
Reuse your needles if money is tight. You're not an IV drug user who is sharing needles, you can't get a disease from yourself. Stop using them when they get dull or it hurts more.
When it is time to hit the diet colas, go for Diet Dr. Pepper. It is the only diet soft drink that tastes like the original.
Inject your insulin while eating. That way you'll have an idea on how much you need, depending on your food intake.
Glucometers can be inaccurate. Talk to your physician/pharmacist if you feel like the readings may be off.
Keep crackers, candy and nuts with you at all times, either in your car or purse. That way you have quick burst sugar (candy), long term sugar (crackers) and no sugar food (nuts) available for dietary adjustments.
Keep sharing (y)
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