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Many glucose meters can last more than 10 years and still function normally. If you’ve had your glucose meter for a while, you may be wondering when you should consider replacing it. The key to knowing when it’s time for new equipment primarily lies with the accuracy of your machine. Even so, you may still want to consider investing in a new meter in order to take advantage of improved technology. In order to test the accuracy of your meter, you’ll need to use the glucose control solution that is designed for your machine. You should test your machine’s accuracy each time you open a new bottle of test strips in order to ensure you continue to get valid results. If your machine has some age on it, it could be a good idea to check periodically between vials as well. If you are required to test your blood sugar multiple times daily, you may want to consider one of…
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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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From finding out that you’re pregnant, to actually being pregnant, and then to finally give birth, there are so many different emotions that a pregnant woman goes through. Excitement, fear, exhaustion, anxiety, and stress are just a few of them. But whether it’s your first child or your tenth, nothing compares to the added stress that comes after you’ve been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. The good news is that with careful eating, consistent monitoring, and in some cases, medications, you’ll both be home from the hospital, and healthy, in no time. One of the key components to handling gestational diabetes is your diet. You want to eat meals at evenly spaced intervals which are higher in protein, lower in starchy foods, and absent of sugary foods. This can be difficult, especially for a pregnant woman who is hungry all of her waking hours, and who constantly craves sweets, but it's important for everyone's health. Writing out a daily meal plan…
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