In Control?
This week, blood glucose control is a hot topic in the Breaking News feature "Tight Control in the Hospital Questioned" and the blog entry "Loss Leads to Indecision."
What does being "in control" of your blood glucose mean to you? (Check all that apply.)
| Having an HbA1c of less than 7% | 551 votes | 14.07% |
| Having an HbA1c of less than 6% ("normal" levels) | 377 votes | 9.63% |
| Having blood glucose levels within a predetermined range when I check on my meter | 634 votes | 16.19% |
| Exercising regularly | 578 votes | 14.76% |
| Following my meal plan | 506 votes | 12.92% |
| Taking my diabetes drugs on time | 592 votes | 15.12% |
| Feeling well | 635 votes | 16.22% |
| Something else | 42 votes | 1.07% |
| Total | 3915 votes |
Voting for this survey is over!
Diabetes Self-Management Newsletter
1. Insulin
2. Blood Glucose Monitoring
3. High Blood Glucose
4. Nutrition & Meal Planning
5. Diabetic Complications
New Tools 2008
Read up on the latest meters, pumps, and other tools for managing diabetes.
Making Exercise More Fun
This article suggests strategies to change your attitude toward exercise.
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