Normal Random Blood Sugar Levels

Normal random blood sugar levels fall within a standard range of between 70mg/dl to 150mg/dl. This variation can be attributed to various factors including the time, type, and volume of food consumed during previous meals. When you eat foods that are high in carbohydrates, pancreatic secretions of glucagon and insulin regulate the glucose levels. However, the main problem arises when the pancreas does not secrete sufficient amounts of insulin to convert glucose into energy. The condition of extremely high blood sugar is known as Hyperglycemia which can damage various organs resulting in kidney damage, nerve…

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One Touch Blood Sugar

My grandmother is a diabetic and she has been on insulin for over 16 years now. Over the years I have seen her try many different meters and always had the same looks and same experience with each one. The idea of pain and agony and not wanting to take her blood. Around three months ago, she started using the one touch blood sugar meter or the one touch ultra mini. This came in a large box and had the Mini Meter, a lancing device, test strips, lancets, a bottle of control solution, an owner's…

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Free Blood Sugar Meter

Are you looking for a free blood sugar meter? For so many people they are stuck these days trying to decide between paying for medications versus paying for their bills. With many companies out there who are sympathetic they are trying to help by giving free blood sugar meters. People every day are finding out that they have diabetes and people everyday are also finding out that they are losing their job or losing their insurance due to loss of a job. With no insurance and no job how are people supposed to pay for…

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