Causes of high blood sugar

Often times we wonder what causes of high blood sugar are but in all do fact there are many different things and factors that can contribute to causes of high blood sugar such as lots of carbohydrates. High doses of carbohydrates can raise a persons blood sugar rapidly. Diabetics have to be extremely careful when eating too many carbohydrates because by eating too many carbohydrates a diabetic can have uncontrollably high amounts of blood glucose which can lead to detrimental medical conditions. White bread, white rice are just a few carbohydrates that diabetics should stay…

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How can I lower my blood sugar?

There are many different things that can help you lower your blood sugar, but many different people always tend to ask how can I lower my blood sugar? How can I lower my blood sugar is often asked because so many people first find out that they have diabetes because they are really truly in the dark when it comes to diabetes and how to manage them. Lowering your blood sugar naturally is actually not that difficult, but you should consult a doctor if you've been diagnosed with diabetes or if you're taking medication that…

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Meal planning for diabetics

When it comes to going on vacations or holidays it can often times seem overwhelming and confusing especially if you are trying to take care of meal planning for diabetics. I know for me personally I have several diabetics in my family such as my grandmother and it often times can get discouraging trying to make sure we have meals that we all can enjoy but that won’t affect her sugar. For diabetics it can get tricky but the key part is not to let it get to you and impact how you feel about…

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What is type II diabetes?

What is type II diabetes? Type II is the most common form of diabetes. More and more people are becoming diagnosed with diabetes and many more unaware they are at high risk of developing diabetes. Many people are at a higher risk than others due to their past medical history, ethnicity, race, weight and age. Latinos, Native Americans, African Americans and Mexicans are more susceptible to diabetes than other races. The Elderly age is also more suspectible to diabetes than others due to being older. In type II diabetes, the body can’t make enough insulin…

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1500 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan

  When it comes to eating healthy for most people the main concern is excess weight, the 1500 calorie diabetic diet plan can, for diabetics, be a matter of life and death. There are many places where a list of healthy snacks for diabetics can be obtained, as a matter of fact, nearly any doctor can provide the information, but the key to a 1500 calorie diabetic diet plan is its effect on successful glucose regulation. The body needs glucose since glucose is the fuel for cellular activity. In a normal person even the most…

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