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By Richard R. Rubin, PhD, CDE, ADA's Past-President, Health Care & Education
 

Tip 1: Learn about diabetes.
Tip 2: Understand your loved one's diabetes.
Tip 3: Find out what your loved one really needs.
Tip 4: Offer the help your loved one asks for.
Tip 5: Talk about your feelings.
Tip 6: Get help.
Tip 7: Get started
 

Read more.........      http://www.diabetes.org/how-to-help/support/

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Estimated Average Glucose (eAG)

"Average glucose" will soon be a key part of your diabetes tool kit. Estimated Average Glucose (eAG) is a new way to understand how well you're managing your diabetes.

Using eAG may help you get a better idea of how well you are taking care of your diabetes.
And that can help you and your health care provider know what changes you may need
to make to be as healthy as possible.

To convert your HbA1C value to an eAG ("Average glucose" ) value CLICK HERE:  
http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-control/estimated-average-glucose.html
 

See chart below for a comparison of A1C (%) and average glucose levels (mg/dl)

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Eating well with Type 2 diabetes

1. Eat three meals a day

2. At each meal include starchy carbohydrate foods

3. Cut down on the fat you eat, particularly saturated fats

4. Eat more fruit and vegetables

5. Include more beans and lentils

6. Aim for at least two portions of oily fish a week

7. Limit sugar and sugary foods

8. Reduce salt in your diet to 6g or less a day

9. Drink alcohol in moderation only

10. Don’t use diabetic foods or drinks

     Read more....  CLICK HERE ......    Eating well with Type 2 diabetes

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Diabetes UK Careline

Diabetes UK Careline provides support and information to people with diabetes as well as friends, family and carers.

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Send your questions by email to:

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Diabetes UK Careline Scotland: carelinescotland@diabetes.org.uk.

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Here are some examples of the questions we are often asked:

• I’ve just been diagnosed. What should I do now?
• I’m finding it difficult to accept the diagnosis – how do I cope?
• What can I and can’t I eat? Can I still drink alcohol?
• What are the different types of tablets and insulin? What are the possible side effects?
• When/how often should I test?
• What should my blood sugar  levels be? What if they go too high or too low?
• What‘s the law about driving?
• I’m about to go on holiday abroad. How do I keep my insulin cool in a hot country? What else do I need to consider when travelling?
• My child has diabetes and finds it hard to give up his treats. Why don’t you recommend diabetic chocolate and sweets?

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If you have a question about diabetes, you may find the answer you need in frequently asked questions.

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  Managing your blood sugar

  
  Recommended blood sugar  targets for people with diabetes*

  	AIC**	Fasting blood glucose/ blood glucose before meals (mmol/L)	Blood glucose two hours after eating (mmol/L)
  Target for most patients with diabetes	≤7.0%	4.0 to 7.0 (72-126 mg/dl)	5.0 to 10 (90-180 mg/dl)
  Normal range	≤6.0%	4.0 to 6.0 (72-108 mg/dl)	5.0 to 8.0 (90-141 mg/dl)

  * This information is based on the Canadian Diabetes Association 2008 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes in Canada and is a guide. Talk to your doctor about YOUR blood sugar  target ranges. ** A1C is a blood test that indicates an average of your overall blood sugar  levels over the past 120 days. A1C targets for pregnant women and children 12 years of age and under are different.

  Source: http://www.diabetes.ca/about-diabetes/living/management/manage-glucose/

   

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What Everyone should know

 

What is Diabetes
Do I have Diabetes?
Diagnosis, Symptoms, Screening, Complications, Prevention and Tests
No need to be scared- just informed !!
 

Do I have Diabetes    Read More.....CLICK HERE  

Diabetes India.com 

ABCs of Diabetes

Definition
Symptoms
Who is at risk: http://www.diabetesindia.com/diabetes/flash/diab_type2/who.html
Cause: http://www.diabetesindia.com/diabetes/flash/diab_type2/causes.html

Insulin Production in the Pancreas
Insulin Function in the Body

Damage to Circulatory and Nervous Systems
Damage to Specific Organs

Medications for Type 2 Diabetes
Sulfonylureas
Metformin
Acarbose
Glitazones
Insulin Injections

 

Know your target
Control your Blood sugars
Control your food and diet
Diets and fats

blood sugar  Testing - 10 Commandments

Exercise - what about it ?
Learning about Lipids (Fats)

Gin (a drink) is not a sin

Walk for Health

Understand Diabetes- Take charge
ABCs

Feeling Sick (some days)

Tablets

Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure With Diabetes

Feet Forever
Foot problems

Your nerves in diabetes
Kidneys
Eyes - the future
Eyes in Diabetes

Ease the Pain of neuropathy

Type 2 Diabetes and Treatment- Insulin ?
Hypo's

Have a goodnight out once in a while !

Myths and realities

Cure for Diabetes ?????
 

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Diagnosis- Glucose Challenge
Diagnosis - The right way, screening, high risk patients, Method
Diet
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Target Levels
Teaching Patients ABCs

Basis of Treatment
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Insulin therapy

Blood Pressure and Diabetes
Diabetic Nephropathy
Atherosclerosis
Eyes
Peripheral Neuropathy

Feet
Lipids

Fasting Hyperglycemia

Oral Hypoglycaemic agents (Tablets)
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Acute hyperglycaemic complications !!

Childhood Diabetes

Surgery in Diabetic Patients


ED in males
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Diet

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Diet

• Basic Diet Advice
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• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Fats
• Cooking oils: Did Grandmother Know Best?
• Is salt bad for diabetics?
• Fruits and the diabetic diet
• GIN is NOT always SIN!
• How safe are artificial sweeteners?
• Diet supplements.

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Diabetes Australia - Type 2 diabetes

 

What is diabetes? There are two types of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type.	How serious is diabetes? People with diabetes are at risk of developing severe complications.
Risk factors and prevention Research has shown that type 2 diabetes can be prevented in up to 60% of cases.	I am at high risk of diabetes Have you taken the diabetes risk test and scored 15 or more? There is help available.
Preventing diabetes Get some tips to help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.	I have diabetes Don't panic. Now that you have found out, you can start to take control.
Useful links Links to websites which provide valuable information on Diabetes.