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Carbohydrate ratio-calculating and testing made easy
Many of you will be familiar with this situation. You often eat the same breakfast as part of your morning routine. For example, oat flakes with yogurt and fruit. Always exactly 42 g of carbohydrates or around 4 carbohydrate units. But one day the insulin you’ve injected isn’t enough. The “diabetes monster” is having a party! Without being asked!
October 13, 2023•by Michèle Hofer
Read moreInsulin sensitivity or insulin correction factor - calculating and testing made easy
Sometimes diabetes really has a life of its own, with glucose values rising again and again. This may be because you’ve made a mistake and eaten more than you thought, and sometimes the reason isn’t so clear. So it’s a good thing we’ve got the insulin sensitivity factor which we can use to rein in the glucose outlier and get it back within the target range.
October 13, 2023•by Michèle Hofer
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Why Regular Checkups Matter If You Have Diabetes
Although diabetes is a medical condition, it is really a lifestyle as people work to manage their blood sugar. People make lifestyle changes all the time to be more healthy. But, for someone with diabetes, there is an added goal – to avoid some potentially complications.
September 1, 2022•by mySugr
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Diabetes and Menstruation - Between Insulin Resistance and the Munchies
Ladies! Does your monthly cycle regularly mess with your blood glucose levels? That’s right. Along with stomach cramps, chocolate cravings and mood swings, periods have yet another surprise in store for the ladies out there with diabetes. Here is how I personally deal with blood sugar and menstruation.
February 5, 2022•by Ilka Gdanietz
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The Importance of the Language Used When Talking About Diabetes
If you’re living with diabetes, you’re likely familiar with some of the negative language and messages surrounding diabetes. As you know, many stigmas come with diabetes, but it shouldn’t be that way.
February 1, 2022•by mySugr
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How Your Monthly Cycle Affects Diabetes – And Vice Versa
You already know that your cycle affects your cravings, moods, and how you feel. But the hormonal changes that occur during your monthly cycle can affect your diabetes, too. Having diabetes may even result in some changes to your menstrual cycle.
January 21, 2022•by mySugr
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