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Diabetes Blog ArchiveMarch/April 2006: Diabetes Blog ArchiveHi! You've reached the February 2006 archive page for the diabetes blog "How to Lower Blood Sugar". Check here for the most up to date blog entries. Want more archived diabetes blog pages? Check here. Good luck, Good Health and Good Reading -- Bev Continuous Glucose Testing Available in Insulin Pump
The MiniMed ParadigmREAL-Time System Insulin pump is new on the market. You can't help but let your mouth fall open and say "wow" when you first hear about it. But before you run out to purchase it, review some very interesting tidbits about this pump and glucose meter that you don't typically see released in the advertisements. Permalink -- click for full blog
10 Reasons to Follow a Low Glycemic DietIf you're not sure why all the hype about glycemic index then check out this link. It reviews ten ways a low glycemic index diet can help your health. Of course, one of those benefits is lowering blood sugars so yes, this is of course included. Read this link of the diabetes blog. Permalink -- click for full blog
What affects the Glycemic Index?
Well, yes. We all know that processing can affect the glycemic index of a food. Well - err - sometimes. It is not all black and white. A number of things affect how fast a food changes into glucose and processing in only one of them. For example, adding acid to the meal - like vinegar - can lower the glycemic index of the meal. Want to learn more? Then read this link. Permalink -- click for full blog article on glycemic index
Tips & Tricks for a Low Glycemic Diet
Want the simple way to follow a low glycemic diet? This link will take you to oodles of easy suggestions for making breakfast, lunch or supper low glycemic index. Not sure where to start? If you have high blood sugars, try making the meal before the high blood sugars more low in glycemic index. The tips here will show you how. Permalink -- click for full blog article on low glycemic index
Don't be Fooled by Sugar Alcohols
Ahhh. . . it says "sugar free". But wait! What are all those grams of sugar alcohol? And what will they do to my blood sugars? Want to know? Then read on. You might also be surprised to learn how little of these sugar alcohols need to be eaten to cause gas, bloating and the dreaded diarrhea. Permalink -- click for full blog
Diabetes Antibiotic Warning
Health Canada has issued a warning concerning a specific antibiotic and its effects on blood sugar control. If you are on or were Tequin (TM) - (gatifloxacin) in the last month, please read this diabetes blog articles since this drug can cause severe hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia in people with diabetes or undiagnosed diabetes. Permalink -- click for full blog
Free Glycemic Index Chart
This Free Glycemic Index chart lists foods that are slow to change into glucose. Why care about this? "Slow carbohydrates" or low glycemic index foods, can help lower blood sugar levels, weight and the risk for heart disease. Permalink -- click for full blog article on free glycemic index chart.
Accu-Chek Test Strips: Selected Recall(March 2006) If you have the Accu-Check meter by Roche, you should read this. Some of the test strips for this meter have the potential to give you inaccurate blood glucose results. Find out if your strips are affected by checking the batch numbers here in this diabetes blog article. Permalink -- click for full blog
Before You Order Insulin Pump Supplies. . .
Insulin pump supplies: A great number of people make the mistake of thinking that the cost of insulin pump therapy is limited to the actual cost of the pump. (Which is expensive in itself.) Unfortunately, there are supplies you will need monthly - and some are costly. Cost, however, is not the only factor you want to look at. Review the insulin pump supplies and the factors to keep in mind when shopping for pump supplies. Permalink -- click for full blog on insulin pump supplies
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