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Blood Sugar Level Ranges - Diabetes
WEBJan 15, 2019 · For the majority of healthy individuals, normal blood sugar levels are as follows: Between 4.0 to 5.4 mmol/L (72 to 99 mg/dL) when fasting [361] Up to 7.8 mmol/L (140 mg/dL) 2 hours after eating. For people with diabetes, blood sugar level targets are as follows: Before meals : 4 to 7 mmol/L for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Calculators and Tools
WEBJan 15, 2019 · BMR Calculator. Calorie Calculator. Cost of Drinking Calculator. Cost of Smoking Calculator. Food Exchange Calculator. Insulin. Target Heart Rate Calculator. Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator. Diabetes Test.
What is Diabetes? Overview - Types, Symptoms, Control
WEBJan 15, 2019 · Weight loss. Weakness. Tiredness. Mood swings. Nausea. Vomiting. Type 2 diabetes symptoms include thirst and regular need to urinate, tiredness, irritability and nausea. Skin infections, blurry vision, tingling or dry …
Diabetes and Blood Glucose
WEBJan 15, 2019 · The number of times per day blood glucose levels should be measured depends entirely on the diabetics. Type 1 diabetics using insulin should check their blood sugar levels before every meal, sometimes as often as five times per day. For type 2 diabetics controlling their condition with diet, you should test several times a week.
Type 2 Diabetes - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
WEBSep 8, 2022 · These include: Being overweight or obese. Having a waist size of 31.5 inches or more (women) or more than 37 inches (men) Eating an unhealthy diet. Physical inactivity. Having a first-degree relative with type 2 diabetes. Having high blood pressure or raised cholesterol levels.
Prediabetes or Borderline Diabetes
WEBSep 8, 2022 · Prediabetes, also commonly referred to as borderline diabetes, is a metabolic condition and growing global problem that is closely tied to obesity. If undiagnosed or untreated, prediabetes can develop into type 2 diabetes; which whilst treatable is currently not fully reversible.
Symptoms, Causes, How To Bring Down High Sugar Levels - Diabetes
WEBJan 15, 2019 · The main 3 symptoms of high blood sugar levels are increased urination, increased thirst and increased hunger. High blood sugar levels can also contribute to the following symptoms: Regular/above-average urination. Weakness or feeling tired. Loss of weight. Increased thirst.
Diabetes Types - Different Types of Diabetes
WEBJan 15, 2019 · There are a number of different types of diabetes, some of which are more prevalent than others. The most common form of diabetes in the general population is type 2 diabetes, which often develops from pre-diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is more common in children and gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that can occur during pregnancy.
Controlling Type 2 Diabetes - HbA1c, Blood Sugar Testing & Diet
WEBSep 8, 2022 · HbA1c gives a general big picture of how well controlled your sugar levels are, while blood glucose testing can help fill in some of the detail. Target blood glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes are: 4 to 7 mmol/l before meals and when fasting. 4 to 8.5 mmol/l 2 hours following meals. Not everyone with type 2 diabetes is given blood ...