FAQ for Diabetic

How often do I need to check my blood glucose level?

If you are asking about the frequency of checking your blood glucose at home, it would depend on the situation. If your blood sugar is well controlled, then you just need to check it at least once a week before and after meals. If it is not well controlled and you are under insulin treatment, you need to check it more often so that the doctor can tell you if there will be changes with insulin dosage.

References

• HealthTipsEver.com - How often do I need to check my blood sugar level?
• American Diabetes Association - Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose

How do I know if my blood sugar level is too low?

Patients usually experience tremors, anxiety, excessive sweating, palpitations and blurred visions. However, these symptoms may be absent to patients with long-term diabetes but rather might have unconsciousness and sudden convulsions. If any of these happens, make sure to give initial doses of sugar like honey, candies or any sweet beverage. This will help in giving relief and do not forget to update the doctor for scenarios like this. Possible causes like high insulin dose, excessive activities, delayed or missed meals must also be considered to avoid experiencing hypoglycemia again.

References

• HealthTipsEver.com - How do I know if my blood sugar level is too low?
• American Diabetes Association - Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Glucose)

Amazing Beauty Benefits of Honey

1. Nail Conditioner

Honey strengthens your nails and softens your cuticles. Mix a tsp. of raw honey with tsp. of apple cider vinegar and apply to your nails and cuticles. Rinse off after 10 minutes.

2. Razor Bump

Honey prevents bumps and boils caused by Shaving. Apply some Raw Honey immediately after shaving and rinse off after 10-15 minutes.

3. Dark Circles 

Honey fade dark circles when applied topically. Take a tsp. of raw honey and applied to the affected area and rinse off after 20 minutes. Do this twice a week until your dark circles fade. You can also mixe equal parts honey and sweet almond oil, apply to the affected area and rinse off after 10-15 minutes for better results.

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