Did you know there are different types fast acting insulin? Yup, surprise! There are several kinds, and I have used several of them. Here I’m going to explain what exactly they are and the differences between the kinds I have used. Are you ready? Disclaimer: Diabetic treatments should not be used for weight loss and prescriptions […]
What is High Blood Sugar? Easy Explanations
High blood sugar, or being “high,” is something diabetics may hear a lot! Hyperglycemia means the same thing. Hyperglycemia is a big, fancy medical term for high blood sugar. In other words, there is more “sugar” or glucose [called a BG for blood glucose] in our blood than is healthy. So, we say it is […]
What’s a Diabetic Low? Easy Explanations
Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar, also known as a diabetic low. It’s a balancing act to get BG (blood glucose or blood sugar) levels to be normal. The best way to balance is to eat a balanced meal, exercise and take your insulin. Why does a diabetic low happen? Sugar, or […]
