Major Ways To Fight Diabetes

Regularly Monitor Blood Sugar

A vital component of managing diabetes is the regular monitoring of blood sugar levels. In healthy individuals, the body can perform this function on its own and address situations where the blood sugar level becomes too high or low. However, the body of individuals affected by diabetes is unable to perform this function. This malfunction means a diabetes patient will need to self-test their blood regularly to know what and when to eat, as well as what medications to take and when to take them. The frequency of glucose testing will be determined by the type and severity of a patient's diabetes. Individuals affected by type 1 diabetes will generally need to check their glucose levels more times a day than a patient affected by type 2 diabetes. Devices are available to assist with regular monitoring of blood sugar, including a continuous glucose monitor. This device allows an affected individual to view their blood glucose level at all times, and alerts them when they are moving beyond a specified range. Regularly monitoring blood sugar can help patients avoid life-threatening diabetes complications.

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