1. Low Glucose. Hypoglycemia (glucose less than 70) is dangerous and the number one diabetes-related emergency. If left untreated, glucose levels can plummet and cause seizures, coma, and in the worse case, stop you from having to pay taxes again.
2. High Glucose. Hyperglycemia (glucose more than 200), where most readings are more than 250 for two days in a row, can lead you into troubled waters.
3. Illness. You can be healthy for years but the minute a cold or the flu finds you, or if you have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or an infection, your diabetes control can go right out the window.
4. Chest discomfort or shortness of breath. If you notice any change in your ability to walk up a flight of stairs, or have odd sensations going on in your chest, jaw,neck, or arm, please don’t keep it to yourself.
5. Medication issues. Medications are like the Goldilocks and the Three Bears story; you might need to try a few before you find the medication that is just right.
6. Painful anything. No pain, no gain is bologna. Pain is a red flag. If you have pain, please share this with you physician.
7. Tune up time. Certain tests done on a regular basis assure you are on a path of health.
An ounce of prevention will take you far. Your healthcare team is just a phone call away, it may be one of the best call you make.
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