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Diabetes testing supplies have certainly come a long way. The blood glucose meters of today are much less painful, much more accurate, and much faster than ever before. The OneTouch Ultra2 meter from LifeScan is just such an example of a product to help people with diabetes control their blood sugar better than ever before. The OneTouch Ultra2 does even more than simply provide accurate glucose readings every time. This meter actually will assist you in making meal choices, spot trends, and easily upload and share information with your physician. The makers of this device are so dedicated to providing you with the best information possible to better manage your diabetes that they also went the extra mile by including something called "Simple Start", a 20-minute DVD and booklet that will show you how to make simple adjustments in your daily routine, so you can still enjoy the foods you love. The OneTouch Ultra2 is just about as painless as…
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Can a whole egg eaten at breakfast raise my blood cholesterol levels? Well, a couple of decades ago, eggs had a not so popular reputation and it was decided that the cholesterol in eggs could clog your arteries. Now, more and more research is proving that one egg per day does not result in increased blood cholesterol levels, nor does it increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in healthy people. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 state that consuming less than 300 mg per day of cholesterol can help maintain normal blood cholesterol levels. Plus, consuming less than 200 mg per day can further help individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease. One large egg has about 213 mg of cholesterol, all of which is in the yolk. Dietitians recommend individuals include eggs in the diet because of the high nutritional value, are an excellent source of protein, are low in saturated fat, they keep you full and are only…
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If you have diabetes, you know the importance of taking accurate readings of your blood glucose level. Keeping a log of your results will help your doctor judge how well you're responding to treatment; and how your medication, diet, exercise and other factors such as illness or stress affect your blood sugar levels. It also important to know at any point in time whether your blood glucose levels are dangerously high or low. Monitoring your blood sugar normally involves pricking your finger with a lancet, putting a small drop of blood on a test strip, inserting the strip into a meter, and taking the reading. Your doctor will tell you how often you should take a blood test, though usually it depends on whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and your individual treatment plan. Typically persons with type 1 diabetes will need to test more frequently through the day. Because taking a blood sample involves pricking the…
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