Muscle Bound: For a faster drop in Blood Sugar, flex your muscles–An intramuscular shot of insulin can help correct, or bring down, high blood sugars more quickly than standard under the skin injections. An intramuscular shot of lispro will begin to lower an elevated blood sugar within 5 minutes. Talk to your diabetes care provider about when and if intramuscular injections may be right for you.

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It’s the cayenne actually, so I think I will start adding it to my waffles.  That way I can eat them guilt free.
Spicing up your diet with cayenne chili could lower insulin spikes after meals.

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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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“Dry Eye Syndrome,” is one of the most common conditions diagnosed by eye doctors and people with diabetes have a significantly increased risk for this disorder.  People like us with diabetes have a 50% chance of suffering from dry eye.  Symptoms include a scratchy sensation – like fine grains of sand are in the eyes, burning, itching, blurred and fluctuating vision, light sensitivity, redness and increased watering of the eyes.  This condition is almost always affecting both eyes.  People with diabetes are definitely at increased risk for this very annoying and sometimes debilitating condition and should consult with their eye doctors to be appropriately tested, diagnosed, and treated.

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There really is no specific “diabetes diet.”  Instead, it’s vital that you understand that eating a variety of foods with the right balance of three key ingredients; carbohydrates, protein, and fats, is absolutely critical to your good health tomorrow.

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Dark Chocolate improves insulin sensitivity!  Greater insulin sensitivity is something virtually all people with Type 2 diabetes will benefit from.

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One way to help keep diabetes out of your life is to eat more dairy foods.  For every serving-per-day increase in total dairy intake, the chances of developing diabetes could be reduced by 9%.  Ice Cream can count as part of your protection package.  The protection is much greater if the ice cream you eat is low-fat.  It doesn’t have to be chocolate low-fat ice cream, but chocolate may be a “secret” friend to anyone concerned about diabetes.

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Just a couple of quick tip today. If you have been diabetic for very long you probably already know these, but for those of you who are recently diagnosed with diabetes these may be helpful.

Orange juice raises blood sugar levels as quickly as regular soft drinks. Save it as a treatment for low blood sugar.

Insulin injection sites: Vary injection sites within the same basic area (preferably the abdomen) This provides predictable insulin absorption and improves glycemic control.

To help prevent high and low blood sugar during car trips: Start early; Exercise before leaving; Have a form of quick-absorbing sugar, such as orange juice or regular soft drink handy; Keep your meter close at hand.
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Finding a registered dietitian who is also a certified diabetes educator can make all the difference in your day.

For many people living with diabetes, the hardest part is eating. What used to be something you rarely thought about – and enjoyed with abandon – turns into a sometimes laborious job of planning, timing, counting, and resisting. Finding a good dietitian who is trained in all aspects of diabetes can make life much easier and may even be the ticket to managing your disease in the best way possible.

Here’s something you might not know. Anyone can call himself or herself a nutritionist. There is no legal definition and no centralized registration agency. So if you are considering seeing someone who has hung a shingle with this moniker, check their background and training. On the other hand, a registered (R.D.) has met academic and professional experience requirements by a commission of the American Dietetic Association. These requirements include a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with specific course work, as well as an accredited supervised practice program, similar to a clinical internship. Then, R.D’s must pass a national examination and meet continuing education requirements to maintain their status.
The easiest way to find a R.D/C.D.E.(Certified Diabetes Educator) is through your doctor or hospital.

Before making an appointment, spend some time thinking about your diet. What are your favorite foods, those you’d prefer not to live without? What is a typical breakfast for you? Lunch? What snacks do you usually eat and when? Be honest and realistic. Your dietitian needs to know how you really live, and will help you strategize so that eating can still be one of life’s pleasures.

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Exercise can help you lower your blood glucose levels and manage some long-term effects of diabetes.
Exercise Do’s
Self-test your glucose level before you begin so you know whether you need a snack. Also, test after exercise, so you know how exercise affects your glucose level.
Bring along a source of carbohydrate (like a sports drink or fruit juice) in case your blood sugar goes too low.
Exercise when your glucose level is at its highest-one to three hours after eating.
Wait to exercise if ketones are present in your urine.
Exercise with a friend or family member who knows something about diabetes.
Wear an ID bracelet stating that you diabetes.

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