Tuesday, November 24, 2009

HealthDay

Health Tip: Check Your Blood Glucose

Especially if you're diabetic and have additional risk factors

Posted November 11, 2009

(HealthDay News) -- The American Diabetes Association says anyone who is diabetic can benefit from blood glucose checks, especially if the person:

  • Takes insulin or medication to manage diabetes.
  • Is pregnant.
  • Has difficulty keeping blood glucose stable and under control.
  • Has dangerously low blood glucose, or develops ketones from high levels of blood glucose.
  • Develops low blood glucose without the typical warning signs.

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