Diabetes Community, Support, Education, Recipes & Resources
Welcome to the Diabetes Community! Welcome to Diabetes.co.uk - a community of people with diabetes, family members, friends, supporters and carers, offering their own support and first …
Blood Sugar Level Ranges - Diabetes
Jan 15, 2019 · For the majority of healthy individuals, normal blood sugar levels are as follows: Between 4.0 to 5.4 mmol/L (72 to 99 mg/dL) when fasting [361] Up to 7.8 mmol/L (140 mg/dL) …
What is Diabetes? Overview - Types, Symptoms, Control
Jan 15, 2019 · Weight loss. Weakness. Tiredness. Mood swings. Nausea. Vomiting. Type 2 diabetes symptoms include thirst and regular need to urinate, tiredness, irritability and nausea. …
What is HbA1c? - Definition, Units, Conversion, Testing & Control
Jan 15, 2019 · The term HbA1c refers to glycated haemoglobin. It develops when haemoglobin, a protein within red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body, joins with glucose in …
Type 2 Diabetes - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Sep 8, 2022 · These include: Being overweight or obese. Having a waist size of 31.5 inches or more (women) or more than 37 inches (men) Eating an unhealthy diet. Physical inactivity. …
Symptoms, Causes, How To Bring Down High Sugar Levels - Diabetes
Jan 15, 2019 · The main 3 symptoms of high blood sugar levels are increased urination, increased thirst and increased hunger. High blood sugar levels can also contribute to the …
How To Test Your Blood Glucose - Video Guide - Diabetes
Sep 8, 2022 · Put a test strip into your meter. Prick your finger with the lancing device at the sides of the finger as there are less nerve ending here than at the tips or the ‘pads’. Recommended …
How to Bring Down High Blood Sugar Levels - Diabetes
Jan 15, 2019 · Drinking more water. When your blood sugar levels are running high, your body will try to flush excess sugar out of your blood through the urine. As a result, your body will …
Diabetes Calculators and Tools
Jan 15, 2019 · BMR Calculator. Calorie Calculator. Cost of Drinking Calculator. Cost of Smoking Calculator. Food Exchange Calculator. Insulin. Target Heart Rate Calculator. Waist to Hip …
Controlling Type 2 Diabetes - HbA1c, Blood Sugar Testing & Diet
Sep 8, 2022 · HbA1c gives a general big picture of how well controlled your sugar levels are, while blood glucose testing can help fill in some of the detail. Target blood glucose levels for …