Let’s face it we all hate to hear our doctor’s tell us that we need to come in for a fasting blood glucose level test. Is it because of the stuff we are required to drink or because we have to go for long periods of time without food or drink? Who knows, we just hate it. A fasting blood glucose level test is used for many reasons such as family history and diabetes prevention. For many of us, if asked we can tell you someone in our family that we are related to who…
Did you know that the AccuCheck glucose meters rate at the top of the charts when it comes to blood glucose meters? There are so many different types of blood glucose meters on the market that often times it seems overwhelming to determine which ones are the best? The AccuCheck glucose meters rank at the top because they have so many different options that are easy to use and easy to understand making it easy and less stressful for a diabetic to use. Let’s face it, when it comes to being a diabetic the stress…
As the number of people diagnosed with diabetes continues to rise the question of what is a healthy blood sugar level has become one of the most frequently asked questions in doctor’s offices all around the world. While there are no hard and fast rules, normal blood glucose is generally thought to be between 60 and 100 milligrams per deciliter. Though this the normal rule in some cases blood sugar levels can be affected by other underlying medical conditions, including the age, weight, and overall health condition of the patient, the only one who can…