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August 2010 - Dog Owner Training Archives

Getting Tested for Gestational Diabetes

Between 2-5 percent of all pregnant women get gestational diabetes. If left untreated, gestational diabetes can result in high birth weight, low blood sugar, and respiratory difficulties for your baby. For this reason, all pregnant women should get screened for gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes occurs when a woman’s pregnancy related hormones reduce the effectiveness of [...]

Alternative Glucose Monitoring Devices

The most commonly used glucose monitoring method is to sanitize your hands, and then prick your finger using a spring loaded needle that is included with your meter. Then put some blood on your meter to get your reading. This is the traditional way to get your blood sugar level reading. However, many people are [...]

Monitoring Your Blood Glucose Level

The most important thing you have to keep in mind if you are diabetic is that you should consult your doctor regularly. Your doctor will guide you with your medications, treatment, lifestyle changes, and tell you how often you need to test your blood glucose level. No matter what type of diabetes you have, it [...]