What it Feels like to have a High Blood Sugar – Diabetes

This is another video on Diabetes from 1HappyDiabetic.
This video explains the symptoms of High Blood Sugar.
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Duration : 0:7:58


Posted on October 2nd, 2009 by admin and filed under Diabetes and Blood Sugar | 25 Comments »

Alert on Certain Abbott Diabetes Care Blood Glucose Meters

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 assume 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.

Duration : 0:1:47


Posted on September 26th, 2009 by admin and filed under Diabetes and Blood Sugar | No Comments »

11) Diabetes Blood Sugar – (www.YourHealthStartsHere.com)

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What is the blood sugar level?
The blood sugar level is the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is also known as serum glucose level. It is expressed as millimoles per litre (mmol/l).
Normally, blood glucose levels stay within narrow limits throughout the day: 4 to 8mmol/l. But they are higher after meals and usually lowest in the morning.
In diabetes the blood sugar level moves outside these limits until treated. Even with good control of diabetes, the blood sugar level will still at times drift outside this normal range.
Why control blood sugar levels?
For reasons that are not well understood, when very high levels of blood glucose are present for years, it leads to damage of the small blood vessels.
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Duration : 0:2:8


Posted on September 16th, 2009 by admin and filed under Diabetes and Blood Sugar | No Comments »

Natural Diabetes Cure: Lower Blood Sugar 20% in Two Weeks

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Duration : 0:7:49


Posted on September 12th, 2009 by admin and filed under Diabetes and Blood Sugar | 25 Comments »

Blood Sugar Testing

Diabetes is a common group of medical conditions where there is too much sugar in the blood. The condition is usually irreversible but a relativeley normal lifestyle can be achieved with treatment. Treatments involves dietary measures with or without tablets or insulin.Regular testing of blood sugar levels is an important part of monitoring health in diabetes.
This film shows how to test blood sugar levels with one type of meter.

Builth and Llanwrtyd Medical Practice has made every effort to ensure that the information in these episodes is accurate, up to date, and as helpful as possible. However we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions.
In particular if you are unwell, it is important that you do not rely on information from the Internet – you should seek professional medical advice from your Doctor. If your condition is getting worse, or if you are seriously ill, you should call or visit your Surgery.

Duration : 0:2:33


Posted on September 10th, 2009 by admin and filed under Diabetes and Blood Sugar | No Comments »