Are You Taking Proper Care Of Your Diabetes Supplies?
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Caring for your diabetic supplies is an important part of managing type 2 diabetes. Proper care will ensure your supplies last as long as you need them to — and that you have a better chance of controlling your blood sugar.
Testing strips, glucose meters, medications, and supplies with sharp edges all need special attention. Once you develop the habits that will keep your supplies in working condition, you will find those habits to be almost second nature.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- A recent study emphasizes the need to increase efforts in diabetes prevention. Diabetes doubles the risk of developing serious blood vessel diseases and life-threatening events such as strokes and heart attacks and there’s been one surprising find: Only a small part of the effects of diabetes on heart disease and stroke can be explained by blood fats, blood pressure, and obesity.
Other key findings include: • Blood glucose levels
(BlackDoctor.org) – Those living with diabetes learn to manage their disease with proper diet, regular exercise, and medication. Success is measured by how well you can control your blood sugar. However, many factors can affect blood sugar besides diet and activity. Illness, stress, social drinking, and women’s menstrual cycles can all influence blood sugar levels and upset your normal routine.
If you have diabetes, you may know that and make adjustments accordingly. But
(BlackDoctor.org) – Today, diabetes is one of the most serious health challenges facing the United States. About 730,000 African Americans have diabetes but do not know they have the disease, and identifying these undiagnosed cases and providing clinical care is a major challenge for the health care community.
For you and members of your family, the solution to this problem is as simple as taking the first step: Ask your doctor if you are at risk. Those who are can take small steps to
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3.2 million African Americans have diabetes, one third of whom are undiagnosed. Learn about diabetes including diabetes symptoms, gestational diabetes, insulin, and how to avoid diabetes complications.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Caring for your diabetic supplies is an important part of managing type 2 diabetes. Proper care will ensure your supplies last as long as you need them to — and that you have a better chance of controlling your blood sugar. 
(BlackDoctor.org) -- A recent study emphasizes the need to increase efforts in diabetes prevention. Diabetes doubles the risk of developing serious blood vessel diseases and life-threatening events such as strokes and heart attacks and there’s been one surprising find: Only a small part of the effects of diabetes on heart disease and stroke can be explained by blood fats, blood pressure, and obesity.
(BlackDoctor.org) – Those living with diabetes learn to manage their disease with proper diet, regular exercise, and medication. Success is measured by how well you can control your blood sugar. However, many factors can affect blood sugar besides diet and activity. Illness, stress, social drinking, and women’s menstrual cycles can all influence blood sugar levels and upset your normal routine. 
(BlackDoctor.org) – Today, diabetes is one of the most serious health challenges facing the United States. About 730,000 African Americans have diabetes but do not know they have the disease, and identifying these undiagnosed cases and providing clinical care is a major challenge for the health care community. 