If hyperglycemia is something that you struggle with day in and day out, you don’t need to sit back and accept this as your …
Blood Sugar Management
Keeping your blood sugar (glucose) levels in a healthy range may require monitoring several times a day. Articles in this section discuss how often to check your blood glucose, how to do it properly and how to interpret the numbers. You’ll also find tips for getting accurate results from your meter, keeping records of your readings and more.
What Is Rebound Hyperglycemia? Diabetes Questions & Answers
A reader asks, “What exactly is rebound hyperglycemia”? Hear our expert answer… Read More “What Is Rebound Hyperglycemia? Diabetes Questions & Answers”
Is My Normal Glucose High? Diabetes Questions & Answers
A reader asks, “Last week, I felt like I had low blood glucose, but when I checked with my meter, my glucose level was fine. Does this mean my normal blood glucose is higher than for most people?” Read More “Is My Normal Glucose High? Diabetes Questions & Answers”
Reusing CGM Sensors
A reader asks, “Is it safe to reuse CGM sensors?” Hear our expert answer… Read More “Reusing CGM Sensors”
CGM Compression Lows: Diabetes Questions and Answers
A reader asks, “Sometimes — especially during the night — my CGM shows a sudden sharp glucose decline out of the blue. Why does this happen?” Read More “CGM Compression Lows: Diabetes Questions and Answers”
Losing Weight But Blood Sugar Still High: Diabetes Questions and Answers
A reader asks, “even with more weight loss, my blood sugars won’t budge. Do you have any ideas? I have type 2 diabetes.” Read More “Losing Weight But Blood Sugar Still High: Diabetes Questions and Answers”
Steroids and Blood Sugar: Diabetes Questions and Answers
I have well-managed type 1 diabetes. I’ll be getting a steroid injection and heard that it could really mess with my blood sugar control. What can I expect? Read More “Steroids and Blood Sugar: Diabetes Questions and Answers”
Getting Your A1C to Target
Lowering your A1C often takes a multi-pronged effort, and typically involves a combination of medication and lifestyle factors… Read More “Getting Your A1C to Target”
A1C Test Insurance Coverage and Estimated A1C
There is more to the A1C test than meets the eye. Learn about A1C test insurance coverage, estimated A1C, and more… Read More “A1C Test Insurance Coverage and Estimated A1C”
Diabetes: Time in Range
Time in range is the hot new measure of diabetes management. How can you maximize it? Get expert tips here… Read More “Diabetes: Time in Range”
How Is the A1C Test Done?
Living with diabetes and wondering how the A1C test is done and what the results means? Get our expert answers here… Read More “How Is the A1C Test Done?”
