High blood sugar levels, officially known as hyperglycemia, occur when the body has too little insulin or can’t use the insulin that it makes properly.
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What are the 5 main factors that affect blood glucose levels?
For people living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, one of the major goals is targeting near-normal blood glucose levels over the long-term. Studies have shown that prolonged elevated blood sugar is the major risk factor for developing complications of diabetes
Avoiding or delaying eye damage from diabetes – 4 tips to help you
One of the more common complications of diabetes is eye damage (retinopathy). It is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the part of the eye called the retina.
Why are blood sugars sometimes high in the morning? The dawn phenomenon
Have you ever wondered why you sometimes have high blood sugars in the morning for no apparent reason? You might be suffering from something called “the dawn phenomenon.”
Target blood glucose levels
Blood glucose levels change across the course of a day, and can vary depending on the foods you eat and physical activity levels.
Diabetic eye disease. You won’t see it coming!
I often speak with people about the value of regular eye exams to detect and treat diabetic eye disease. They reply, my vision is fine – why would I need to have regular exams?
