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What can I do to make testing my blood sugar less painful?

If testing hurts like hell, you’re doing it wrong.

Your meter came with a little... Full Answer

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What is the code number on a vial of blood sugar test strips?

With many meters, the machine needs to know stuff about the strips—the one-shot meter... Full Answer

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What is an infusion set for diabetes treatment?

An infusion set for diabetes treatment is a small I.V.-like catheter that is worn subcutaneously... Full Answer

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How can I control my blood pressure if I have diabetes?

Eating right and getting some decent exercise can help your blood pressure. So can losing some... Full Answer

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What is meant by an insulin to carb ratio in diabetes treatment?

When people with diabetes talk about insulin-to-carb ratio, they are talking about the personalized... Full Answer

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What are the target blood sugar numbers for someone with diabetes?

If your blood glucose level is above 200 mg/dl, you need to take insulin to reduce blood sugar. If... Full Answer

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How soon after my diabetes diagnosis should I quit smoking?

Look, people with diabetes should absolutely not smoke. Why take care of your diabetes if you are... Full Answer

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Should I eat sugar-free foods if I have diabetes?

All people with diabetes who drink soda should switch to sugar-free soda.That said, most sugar-free... Full Answer

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What foods have little or no affect on blood sugar in people with diabetes?

Anything that used to run, walk, crawl, slither, fly, or swim will have little effect on your blood... Full Answer

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What foods should I avoid if I have diabetes?

I hope your doctor didn’t give you a list of foods you can and can’t eat because of... Full Answer

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How can I start to get more exercise if I have diabetes?

Like changes in eating, changes in moving need to be small and steady. Where to start depends on

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Why do different people take different doses of diabetes medicines?

Diabetes medicine levels and treatments can vary significantly between individuals. Now, if your... Full Answer

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Why is it important to take my diabetes medicine?

Your doctor most likely wrote you some sort of prescription for your diabetes. You need to take it,... Full Answer

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How can bad blood sugar readings improve my diabetes treatment?

Blood sugar matters, a lot, because over time high levels of blood sugar cause damage to your

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What tools can help me control my blood sugar levels?

The most important thing you need to do is keep your blood sugar at whatever level your doctor

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