How to Lower Blood Sugar If You Have Diabetes

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Tip 1 - Hyperglycemia (High Blood Glucose)

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rosena Robson | permalink

Watch for symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) and learn how to treat it.

For further reading: http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-control/hyperglycemia.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Glucose)

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Weirda L | permalink

Treat hypoglycemia (sometimes called an insulin reaction) as soon as possible.

For further reading: http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-control/hypoglycemia-low-blood.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - 8 Tips to Avoid Blood Sugar Dips and Spikes

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by elmersosnowiec | permalink

Over time, swings in your blood sugar levels can increase your risk for serious health complications. Get better control over type 2 diabetes with these tips.

For further reading: http://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/type-2-diabetes-live-better-guide/avoid-blood-sugar-rollercoaster/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - 6 Things to Do If Your Blood Sugar Is Too High

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Nicola Brown | permalink

Blood sugar is a tricky little beast. Yes, you can get a high reading if you threw caution to the wind and ate several slices of cake at a wedding. The problem is that you can also have a high blood sugar reading if you followed every rule in the type 2 d

For further reading: http://www.health.com/health/condition-article/0,,20188574,00.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - How Do I Quickly Bring Down My Blood Glucose?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Steven Somers | permalink

If you get a high reading when checking your blood sugar, is there a way to get the number down quickly?

For further reading: http://www.diabetesforecast.org/2011/jan/how-do-i-quickly-bring-down-my-blood-glucose.html ^[5]

Tip 6 - Too High or Low Blood Sugar

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Pat Taylor | permalink

Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to keep your blood sugar in the range your doctor has advised, it can be too high or too low. Blood sugar that is too high or too low can make you very sick. Here's an article on how to handle these emergencies.
Tags: blood sugar,high blood sugar,low blood sugar,diabetes,diabetics

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/blood-sugar-levels ^[6]

Tip 7 - Diabetic Diet: 6 Foods That May Help Control Blood Sugar

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Anttila | permalink

While there's no substitute for a balanced diabetic diet, adding certain foods may help those with diabetes keep sugar levels in check.
Tags: diet diabetes, diabetes diet, type 2 diabetes diet, blood sugar control, diabetes and diet, cinnamon diabetes, diabetes and cinnamon, diabetes diet vegan

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/diabetic-diet-6-foods-control-blood-sugar ^[7]