What is a Normal Glucose Level?

What is a normal glucose level? This question even for doctor’s these days is a tough one because so many people don’t rely on standard readings anymore they rely on what is normal for that particular patient or diabetic.  A normal glucose level, ranges from patient to patient because what may be normal for me may not be normal for you. Glucose levels also vary from day to day because some people have normal glucose levels for fasting while others have normal glucose levels because of eating everyone has different "normal glucose levels". A normal…

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Good food for diabetics

Is there really a thing as good food for diabetics? Diabetics and people who know diabetics seem to all have a notion that when you are a diabetic there is no good food out there to eat. Is that true? No! There are many good foods for diabetics, it just may take a little time to get used to them and find the right ones for you. Good food for diabetics can come in many different forms, kinds and styles. For instance, fresh fruits are good for those who love fruit but even though it…

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Diets for type 2 diabetes

Are you a type 2 diabetic and often times you have trouble finding a diet that works for you? Diets for type 2 diabetes is not a hard thing to maintain but sometimes can be overwhelming in finding the right diet to work for you. Diets are something that is tough for anyone rather you are overweight, underweight, have too much muscles, have too little muscles, diabetic or not diabetic, diets are tough to accomplish and stick to even if you aren’t diabetic. When you first find out that you have diabetes it seems like…

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Cookbooks for diabetics

There are many different places to purchase cookbooks for diabetics such as online, through magazines, your local library or through the American Diabetes Association to name a few. When you first find out that you are diabetic you get overwhelmed with so many emotions such as being scared and nervous because being a diabetic is a life-changing illness. When you become diabetic so many things change in your life, what you eat, your daily routine, income adjustments due to medical equipment and supplies, more doctor appointments and so much more but even though it seems…

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Glucose meter comparison, will it help you?

Have you just recently found out that you have diabetes and aren’t sure what to do next? The doctor has told you that you need a glucose meter such as the one touch ultra smart but you would like to read some glucose meter comparisons or at least some glucose meter reviews before you commit. Glucometer comparisons come in all shapes, sizes and can be found in a wide variety of places such as on the internet, in the library, by talking to other diabetics or family members, your doctor or medical physician. There are…

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