they provide readings. The older models typically are programmed to provide a reading with the use of a blood sample. This would mean pricking the finger tip and placing blood on a strip that is inserted to the machine. Newer blood sugar monitors make it a little easier. Instead of a painful stick in the finger, a watch is worn on the wrist and will automatically check glucose levels every twenty minutes. When readings fall too low or get too high an alarm goes off to alert the patient. For accuracy purposes recommendations with the new technology suggest checking the counts the old fashioned way and comparing the counts occasionally just in case there is a problem.
Normal glucose readings should be between 60 and 120 mg/dL. Under 60 mg/dL is too low and could indicate hypoglycemia; over 120 mg/dL is too high and could indicate hyperglycemia. Some of the other ways that blood glucose monitoring systems work is by infrared light, low-level electrical currents, and through saliva or tears. Some of these are not currently on the market but possibly will be in the near future. Keeping apprised of sugar levels is a necessity for someone who has diabetes. Glucose levels as high as 500 mg/dL could mean coma and possibly death. God gives His children promises that can mean a lot when going through times of distress and illness. His children can be assured that He will give them the strength to go through anything. "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." (Philippians 4:13)
Other complications with undiagnosed or untreated diabetes include but are not limited to high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, and blindness. When sugar levels are high damage can occur within the arteries leading to narrowing thus reducing blood flow to vital organs. Bleeding can occur in vessels in the eyes leading to blindness. After awhile circulation is affected to the point that sores will be slow to heal especially in the feet. Blood sugar monitors help a person to track any variations in glucose levels so that something can be done to keep readings down. Any prolong reading over 200 mg/dL means that the body is suffering damage.
Risks associated with diabetes include but are not limited to obesity, genetics, sedentary lifestyle, and environmental factors such as diet, among others. Type I Diabetes usually begins in childhood but sometimes it is delayed and strikes in adulthood. This type of diabetes requires that the patient takes insulin daily since the pancreas has completely stopped producing insulin. Insulin is needed to convert glucose into energy. When the body is no longer making insulin a person will start to lose weight. Other symptoms that can occur are blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and excessive hunger. Blood glucose monitoring systems are an absolute necessity for someone with Type I diabetes so as to avoid complications associated with high sugar.
Type II Diabetes is a little different than Type I; instead of the pancreas not producing insulin, it either does not produce enough or the body does not know how to use the insulin that it does produce. A person who is predisposed to diabetes may start having symptoms after being obese for many years or after reaching a certain age. A risk is higher for someone who has a close relative who has had the disease. This is one reason why family medical history is important; knowing this can send an alarm to a physician that the patient may need a glucose tolerance test to determine if high sugar is present. Blood sugar monitors can be very useful during a period when a firm diagnosis has not been made. The patient can monitor their own blood levels at home after fasting and report these findings to the doctor; this gives the doctor an indication if there is a problem.
Some very important issues with diabetes are diet, exercise, and taking medication. The medication for Type 1 Diabetes is insulin therapy but for Type II there are a host of different prescription medications that can be used to help keep blood sugar levels normal. Blood glucose monitoring systems will help the patient to monitor how medication and diet are affecting glucose levels. One of the best ways to lower readings is to exercise regularly. Exercise helps the body to operate more efficiently and along with proper diet changes losing excess weight will affect readings as well. Some simple ways to change a diet is by doing some research. Finding out what foods can have a positive effect and what foods can have a negative effect on glucose levels can help the patient to make appropriate substitutions. Eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables is important. Avoiding high sugar foods, processed foods, and caffeine is necessary for maintaining normal sugar levels. Choose high fiber foods, whole grains, nuts, and foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids.
Normal glucose readings should be between 60 and 120 mg/dL. Under 60 mg/dL is too low and could indicate hypoglycemia; over 120 mg/dL is too high and could indicate hyperglycemia. Some of the other ways that blood glucose monitoring systems work is by infrared light, low-level electrical currents, and through saliva or tears. Some of these are not currently on the market but possibly will be in the near future. Keeping apprised of sugar levels is a necessity for someone who has diabetes. Glucose levels as high as 500 mg/dL could mean coma and possibly death. God gives His children promises that can mean a lot when going through times of distress and illness. His children can be assured that He will give them the strength to go through anything. "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." (Philippians 4:13)
Other complications with undiagnosed or untreated diabetes include but are not limited to high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, and blindness. When sugar levels are high damage can occur within the arteries leading to narrowing thus reducing blood flow to vital organs. Bleeding can occur in vessels in the eyes leading to blindness. After awhile circulation is affected to the point that sores will be slow to heal especially in the feet. Blood sugar monitors help a person to track any variations in glucose levels so that something can be done to keep readings down. Any prolong reading over 200 mg/dL means that the body is suffering damage.
Risks associated with diabetes include but are not limited to obesity, genetics, sedentary lifestyle, and environmental factors such as diet, among others. Type I Diabetes usually begins in childhood but sometimes it is delayed and strikes in adulthood. This type of diabetes requires that the patient takes insulin daily since the pancreas has completely stopped producing insulin. Insulin is needed to convert glucose into energy. When the body is no longer making insulin a person will start to lose weight. Other symptoms that can occur are blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and excessive hunger. Blood glucose monitoring systems are an absolute necessity for someone with Type I diabetes so as to avoid complications associated with high sugar.
Type II Diabetes is a little different than Type I; instead of the pancreas not producing insulin, it either does not produce enough or the body does not know how to use the insulin that it does produce. A person who is predisposed to diabetes may start having symptoms after being obese for many years or after reaching a certain age. A risk is higher for someone who has a close relative who has had the disease. This is one reason why family medical history is important; knowing this can send an alarm to a physician that the patient may need a glucose tolerance test to determine if high sugar is present. Blood sugar monitors can be very useful during a period when a firm diagnosis has not been made. The patient can monitor their own blood levels at home after fasting and report these findings to the doctor; this gives the doctor an indication if there is a problem.
Some very important issues with diabetes are diet, exercise, and taking medication. The medication for Type 1 Diabetes is insulin therapy but for Type II there are a host of different prescription medications that can be used to help keep blood sugar levels normal. Blood glucose monitoring systems will help the patient to monitor how medication and diet are affecting glucose levels. One of the best ways to lower readings is to exercise regularly. Exercise helps the body to operate more efficiently and along with proper diet changes losing excess weight will affect readings as well. Some simple ways to change a diet is by doing some research. Finding out what foods can have a positive effect and what foods can have a negative effect on glucose levels can help the patient to make appropriate substitutions. Eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables is important. Avoiding high sugar foods, processed foods, and caffeine is necessary for maintaining normal sugar levels. Choose high fiber foods, whole grains, nuts, and foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids.
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