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Medical tests
… to the hemoglobin in the red blood cells. People who have diabetes or other conditions that increase their blood … than normal. An A1c test can be used to diagnose prediabetes or diabetes. The A1c test checks the long-term control of blood …
Medical tests
… test can be done when it is not clear whether type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes is present. A person whose pancreas does not make any insulin (type 1 diabetes) has a low level of insulin and C-peptide. A person …
Health topics
… sugar (hyperglycemia) most often occurs in people who have diabetes that isn't well controlled. The symptoms of high … drowsiness, or difficulty waking up. People with type 1 diabetes and some people with type 2 diabetes produce little or no insulin. These people may also …
Health topics
… completed form(s) to the doctor. If you or your child with diabetes is having high blood sugar problems, the diabetes medicine dose may need to be adjusted or the … during the emergency: _________________ Was a dose of diabetes medicine missed? ___Yes ____No Did you (or your …
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… Overview Some young children with diabetes can't recognize symptoms of low blood sugar. Others … after you eat food that contains sugar. If you have had diabetes for many years, you may not always have symptoms of … sugar is low. Have had low blood sugar many times. Have had diabetes for a long time. If you have hypoglycemic …
Medical tests
… pregnancy when: The fetus is smaller than normal for the gestational age. Blood flow through the large blood vessel … pregnancy when: The fetus is smaller than normal for the gestational age. Blood flow through the large blood vessel …
Health topics
… complete eye examinations more often. For people who have diabetes, experts recommend a yearly eye examination. If you … (1): 39–45. DOI: 10.1139/i06-126e. Accessed July 19, 2020. Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines Expert … Committee, et al. (2018). Retinopathy. Canadian Journal of Diabetes , 42(Suppl 1): S210–S216. DOI: …
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… blood sugar. This information helps some people who have diabetes make decisions about what to eat, how to exercise, … readings higher than they actually are. Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes in Children Type 2 Diabetes …
Medications
… program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney … of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or … stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the …
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… need to know about the glycemic index? Some people who have diabetes use the glycemic index to help them plan meals and manage blood sugar. If you have diabetes, talk with your doctor, a dietitian, or a certified diabetes educator before using a low glycemic index eating …
