Blood Sugar 7.7 After Eating

The 16 Best Foods To Control Diabetes

Figuring out the best foods to eat when you have diabetes can be tough. The main goal is to keep blood sugar levels well-controlled. However, it's also important to eat foods that help prevent diabetes complications like heart disease. Here are the 16 best foods for diabetics, both type 1 and type 2. Fatty fish is one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Salmon, sardines, herring, anchovies and mackerel are great sources of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, which have major benefits for heart health. Getting enough of these fats on a regular basis is especially important for diabetics, who have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke (1). DHA and EPA protect the cells that line your blood vessels, reduce markers of inflammation and improve the way your arteries function after eating (2, 3, 4, 5). A number of observational studies suggest that people who eat fatty fish regularly have a lower risk of heart failure and are less likely to die from heart disease (6, 7). In studies, older men and women who consumed fatty fish 5–7 days per week for 8 weeks had significant reductions in triglycerides and inflammatory markers (8, 9). Fish is also a great source of high-quality protein, which helps you feel full and increases your metabolic rate (10). Fatty fish contain omega-3 fats that reduce inflammation and other risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Leafy green vegetables are extremely nutritious and low in calories. They're also very low in digestible carbs, which raise your blood sugar levels. Spinach, kale and other leafy greens are good sources of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C. In one study, increasing vitamin C intake reduced inflammatory markers and fasting blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure Continue reading >>

Why Is My Blood Sugar Level Higher First Thing In The Morning ?

QUESTION: Hello Dr. My blood sugar is constantly around 95-120 ALL THE TIME. From what I know I am not diabetic and my fasting glucose level last year QUESTION: The other day I have got tested my sugar level which is 107.4 mg/dL (FBS) and 126.0 mg/dL (PPBS). Are these readings are normal or abnormal? QUESTION: Why is my Blood sugar 91 when I go to bed at night and 145 when I get up in morning? Nothing to eat or drink during night. ANSWER: Hi Frances, Continue reading >>

Why Does My Blood Sugar Increase So Much After Breakfast?

I am so grateful to Dr. Kruma Crumen for providing me with Hemp oil here in the United State of America. I was diagnose with skin cancer 2 years and 3 weeks ago, and ever since then have done a lot of Chemo and Radiation that have not help me, but only damaged my immune system and render me weak and helpless. I came across the Phoenix Tears and i have read about the Hemp oil a lot and saw the Post that Dr. Kruma Crumen could provide me with Hemp Oil here is the State, i contacted him on: [email protected] for the procurement of this medication, to my surprise the medication was procured and delivered within 48 hours and i have been on treatment for the past 3 months. Am now here to testify that am no longer a cancer patient. I have experience a total transformation in my life with Dr. Kruma Crumen Hemp oil service. Below are the different types of illnes he cured (1) Adeniod Cystic Carcinoma (2) Anal Cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinima) (3) Aplastic Anemia (4) Basal Cell Carcionoma (5) Bladder Cancer (6) Bone Cancer (7) Brain Cancer (8) Breast Cancer (9) Cervical Cancer (10) Colon Cancer (11) Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma (EHE) (12) Endometrial Cancer (13) Kidney Cancer (14) Leukemia (15) Liposarcoma (16) Liver Cancer (17) Lung Canc (18) Lymphoma (19) Lymphoma (20) Melanoma (21) Neuroblastoma (22) Ovarian Cancer (23) Pancreatic Cancer (24) Parotid Salivary Gland Cancer (25) Pituitary Gland Tumor (26) Prostate Cancer (27) Spinal Tumor (28) Sqamous Cell CArcimona (29) Thyriod Cancer (30) Uterine Cancer For all cancer patients that lives in American region, Asia, Europe and the world at large, go get your Hemp oil by contacting: [email protected] or web: Yours faithfully, Hellen Else Reply to Hellen Continue reading >>

Perth Diet Clinic

Articles Understanding Your Blood Sugar If you have diabetes then it is important to understand and regulate your blood sugars. Being too high or too low can lead to problems. Blood sugars are best within the range of 4 to 7mmol/l. Many doctors will accept blood sugars under 10mmol/l. Maintaining tight control can minimize damage to kidneys, heart, eyes and circulation. Normal blood sugars The NHMRC (National Health Medical Research Council) of Australia says that blood sugars should be in range of 3.5-to 7.8mmol/l. Impaired Glucose Tolerance People are diagnosed with Impaired Glucose Tolerance if their fasting blood glucose levels are between 6.1 and 6.9mmol/l or 2 hours after a meal or glucose load they are between 7.8 and 11.1mmol/l. This means there is impairment in the body's ability to control blood glucose levels. If diet and exercise are maintained and an ideal weight is achieved then often Diabetes Mellitus can be prevented or delayed. Diabetes Mellitus Once levels are greater than or equal to 7mmol/l fasting or 11.0mmol/l two hours after a glucose tolerance test or meal then Diabetes is diagnosed. Even if you lose weight and blood sugars return to normal, you will still have diabetes, as so far there is no cure. If weight is regained, you are ill or stressed; blood sugars can still climb. Guidelines for Testing Blood Sugars Self - blood glucose testing is a method of measuring how much sugar is in your blood. It is done by using a drop of blood from a finger. The blood is applied to a test strip, which is read by a blood glucose machine. It is always wise advice to test blood sugar with a blood glucose monitor at least 4 times a week, two fasting (first thing in the morning) and two, two hours after the evening meal or the main meal of the day. If you have a m Continue reading >>

Blog - Children And Young Peoples Diabetes

Congratulations to our very own Professor Hindmarsh, who won the Health Hero award for Britain’s most inspiring health worker last week. He was nominated by a number of his patients and their families and the award was presented by Theresa May at Downing Street. Read the full story is here My teacher suggested I do a special project for Diabetes week. My mum helped me make a presentation. I really wanted to include my pump in the presentation and the slides to have animation and noises. I really wanted to show them what it was like to have diabetes. On the 14th November 2017, I presented the powerpoint slides to my class. It went well. There were lots of questions for me. I found them easy to answer. The class clapped at the end and we were happy. The International Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) has just published a new guideline on managing Type 1 in younger children. Here are some of the recommendations they have made (a lot of the recommendations are about routine and mealtimes); Always give meal/snack insulin before eating If eating behaviour is difficult first check portion sizes – it’s better to offer smaller portions that will be eaten. It usually takes 10 attempts to introduce a new food, so offer new foods repeatedly to encourage more variety in the diet. Use a dual wave bolus on pump therapy to manage difficult eating behaviour On injected insulin split doses into 1 before and 1 during eating if needed Encourage a routine of regular meals with only small snacks between meals (less than 12g carbohydrate) Meals should not last longer than 30minutes , avoid distractions and encourage family meals Always leave a gap between meals and snacks Don’t offer drinks just before eating and avoid giving milk/fruit juice to drink between meal Continue reading >>

When To Test Blood Sugar After Meals

For some reason the past week brought me a bunch of emails all asking the same question: Are we supposed to test our blood sugar one hour after we start or end a meal? As is true with everything involving diabetes the answer is not simple due to variations in individual blood sugar responses. The reason we test one hour after a meals is to learn how high our blood sugar goes in response to the specific meal. So we want to be testing at the moment when our blood sugar is at its peak. Studies tell us something about the average time it takes for the carbohydrate in our food to turn into blood sugar (carbohydrates are the main nutrient that causes elevated blood sugars). Such studies suggest that most Americans who eat our meals fairly quickly will see a peak somewhere between one hour and seventy-five minutes after we start eating. But because studies only come up with averages, they don't take into account individual variations--and you are, of course, an individual. And when we move from group averages to individual response we learn that when the blood sugar peak occurs depends on a multitude of factors that include how fast we eat our meals, how much we eat at each meal, how tightly bound the glucose is in the carbohydrates we eat, and how efficient our digestive system is at digesting the carbohydrate bound in our food. That explains why the same meal consumed at the same time by two different people may peak at different times--and why I can't tell you exactly when to test. That's why you might try varying the time at which you test a carefully chosen test meal to see if your personal peak is later than average. Choose a simple meal that contains a known quantity of carbohydrate--a single measured portion of something rather than a meal where you have to guess what Continue reading >>

Blood Glucose

Test Overview A blood glucose test measures the amount of a type of sugar, called glucose, in your blood. Glucose comes from carbohydrate foods . It is the main source of energy used by the body. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body's cells use the glucose. Insulin is produced in the pancreas and released into the blood when the amount of glucose in the blood rises. Normally, your blood glucose levels increase slightly after you eat. This increase causes your pancreas to release insulin so that your blood glucose levels do not get too high. Blood glucose levels that remain high over time can damage your eyes, kidneys, nerves, and blood vessels. There are several different types of blood glucose tests. Fasting blood sugar (FBS). This test measures blood glucose after you have not eaten for at least 8 hours. It is often the first test done to check for prediabetes and diabetes . 2-hour postprandial blood sugar. This test measures blood glucose exactly 2 hours after you start eating a meal. This is not a test used to diagnose diabetes. This test is used to see if someone with diabetes is taking the right amount of insulin with meals. Random blood sugar (RBS). It measures blood glucose regardless of when you last ate. Several random measurements may be taken throughout the day. Random testing is useful because glucose levels in healthy people do not vary widely throughout the day. Blood glucose levels that vary widely may mean a problem. This test is also called a casual blood glucose test. Oral glucose tolerance test. This test is used to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes. An oral glucose tolerance test is a series of blood glucose measurements taken after you drink a sweet liquid that contains glucose. This test is commonly used to diagnose diabetes that occurs durin Continue reading >>

Blood Glucose

Test Overview A blood glucose test measures the amount of a type of sugar, called glucose, in your blood. Glucose comes from carbohydrate foods. It is the main source of energy used by the body. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body's cells use the glucose. Insulin is produced in the pancreas and released into the blood when the amount of glucose in the blood rises. Normally, your blood glucose levels increase slightly after you eat. This increase causes your pancreas to release insulin so that your blood glucose levels do not get too high. Blood glucose levels that remain high over time can damage your eyes, kidneys, nerves, and blood vessels. There are several different types of blood glucose tests. Fasting blood sugar (FBS). This test measures blood glucose after you have not eaten for at least 8 hours. It is often the first test done to check for prediabetes and diabetes. 2-hour postprandial blood sugar. This test measures blood glucose exactly 2 hours after you start eating a meal. This is not a test used to diagnose diabetes. This test is used to see if someone with diabetes is taking the right amount of insulin with meals. Random blood sugar (RBS). It measures blood glucose regardless of when you last ate. Several random measurements may be taken throughout the day. Random testing is useful because glucose levels in healthy people do not vary widely throughout the day. Blood glucose levels that vary widely may mean a problem. This test is also called a casual blood glucose test. Oral glucose tolerance test. This test is used to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes. An oral glucose tolerance test is a series of blood glucose measurements taken after you drink a sweet liquid that contains glucose. This test is commonly used to diagnose diabetes that occurs during Continue reading >>

For Diabetics Not On Insulin, Self-monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit

KEY POINTS In patients with diabetes who don’t require insulin, self-monitoring of blood glucose had a modest effect on HbA1c levels at six-months, which subsided after 12 months. Self-monitoring of blood glucose in non-insulin treated diabetics had no effect on satisfaction, general well-being or general health-related quality of life. Supplies required for self-monitoring of blood glucose are more expensive than for urine testing, a common alternative for non-insulin treated diabetics. For type 2 diabetics who are not on insulin, monitoring their blood sugar does little to control blood sugar levels over time and may not be worth the effort or expense, according to a new evidence review. Self-monitoring blood sugar levels for type 1 diabetics and type 2 diabetics who require insulin is recognized as a critical part of self-care. For these insulin taking diabetics, keeping track of blood sugar levels helps them attempt to keep glucose levels within an acceptable range. However, it has been unclear if self-monitoring of blood sugar has the same value for type 2 diabetics who are not on insulin. To answer this question, Uriëll L. Malanda of the VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam and his colleagues reviewed 12 studies, of more than 3,000 non-insulin-using diabetics. The review showed that self-monitoring of blood sugar by these patients had only a modest effect on a measure called HbA1c, a standard for assessing blood glucose control. Over a six-month period, patients who tested their own blood glucose levels reduced HbA1c by about 0.3 percent. This effect nearly completely dissipated after 12 months. Additionally, the review showed that blood sugar self-monitoring had no effect on patients’ satisfaction, general well being, or general health-related quality o Continue reading >>

Diabetes

In 2006 there were 230 million people worldwide who had been diagnosed with diabetes. Within 20 years that number is expected to rise to 350 million people worldwide. In South Africa there are approximately 1.9 million people living with diabetes. As urbanisation increases, the number rises. Diabetes accounts for 5% of all deaths around the world each year. It is considered a pandemic that needs to be addressed urgently. Who is at risk of developing diabetes? Diabetes is classified as Type 1 (No insulin is produced), Type 2 (Insulin is still produced but is not used effectively by the cells), Gestational (occurs during pregnancy), Impaired glucose tolerance or Other. I will be focusing on Type 2 diabetes since it is the most common and arises as a result of lifestyle habits. The following factors play a role in the development of diabetes: Over 40 years of age First degree relative with diabetes History of impaired glucose tolerance History of gestational diabetes Hypertension Abdominal obesity Overweight Unhealthy eating habits Lack of exercise Stress Signs, Symptoms and Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes The following are signs that you may have raised blood sugar levels: Excessive thirst Excessive hunger Passing large amounts of urine Blurred vision Increased number of infections Itchiness and skin rashes Weight changes Moodiness Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet Inability to concentrate Muscle cramps If you are exhibiting any of these signs it is a good idea to have your blood sugar levels tested. To get an idea of whether you have raised blood sugar, a simple finger-prick test can be done at most pharmacies. If that test is high, you will probably be encouraged to do more formal testing including a fasting blood glucose test, HbA1C (gives an indication of blood Continue reading >>

Tests For Blood Sugar (glucose) And Hba1c

Blood sugar (glucose) measurements are used to diagnose diabetes. They are also used to monitor glucose control for those people who are already known to have diabetes. Play VideoPlayMute0:00/0:00Loaded: 0%Progress: 0%Stream TypeLIVE0:00Playback Rate1xChapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off, selected Subtitles undefined settings, opens undefined settings dialog captions and subtitles off, selected Audio TrackFullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. TextColorWhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentBackgroundColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentTransparentWindowColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyTransparentSemi-TransparentOpaqueFont Size50%75%100%125%150%175%200%300%400%Text Edge StyleNoneRaisedDepressedUniformDropshadowFont FamilyProportional Sans-SerifMonospace Sans-SerifProportional SerifMonospace SerifCasualScriptSmall CapsReset restore all settings to the default valuesDoneClose Modal Dialog End of dialog window. If your glucose level remains high then you have diabetes. If the level goes too low then it is called hypoglycaemia. The main tests for measuring the amount of glucose in the blood are: Random blood glucose level. Fasting blood glucose level. The HbA1c blood test. Oral glucose tolerance test. Capillary blood glucose (home monitoring). Urine test for blood sugar (glucose). Blood tests for blood sugar (glucose) Random blood glucose level A sample of blood taken at any time can be a useful test if diabetes is suspected. A level of 11.1 mmol/L or more in the blood sample indicates that you have diabetes. A fasting blood glucose test may be done to confirm the diagnosis. Fasting blood glucose level Continue reading >>

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a condition which is quite separate from the other types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. The term gestational refers to it occurring during pregnancy. For many women who are diagnosed, their diabetes will go away after their baby is born. However, there is a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes in women who have already had gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes occurs in around 5% of all pregnancies and of these women: Type 2 diabetes can develop between 5-15 years after their baby is born. 10-50% of women who had gestational diabetes will develop type 2 diabetes. Following the baby’s birth, a mother’s blood glucose level generally returns to normal. What Exactly is Diabetes? Diabetes occurs when a person’s body is either not making enough of the hormone insulin, or their body cannot effectively use the insulin they are making. Insulin is needed so that glucose in the bloodstream can move into the body’s cells and be used for energy. When a person has diabetes, there is too much glucose in their bloodstream and complications from this can arise. During pregnancy the placenta makes specific hormones which are designed to support the baby to grow and develop. But these hormones can also create problems with the effectiveness of a mother’s insulin and impair its usefulness. This is what it means to become insulin resistant. In the best of circumstances, a mother’s insulin level and her blood sugar level will stabilise and there is not an excess or deficiency in either one. But in gestational diabetes blood glucose is not being controlled by adequate insulin, so there needs to be either a drop in dietary glucose, an increase in insulin or a combination of both. Who is at Risk? Women who are over 30 years of age. Women from an i Continue reading >>

Screening For Gestational Diabetes

Who Should be Screened for Gestational Diabetes? All pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes, except those deemed by the American Diabetes Association to be at very low risk. These patients at low risk include women meeting all of the following characteristics: Age <25 years Weight normal before pregnancy Member of an ethnic group with a low prevalence of gestational diabetes No known diabetes in first-degree relatives No history of abnormal glucose tolerance No history of poor obstetric outcome When Should You be Screened for Gestational Diabetes? Screening for gestational diabetes is usually done between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. Screening can be done earlier in the pregnancy if there are risk factors for gestational diabetes, such as: A history of gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy Obesity Glucose (sugar) in urine A strong family history of diabetes The Gestational Diabetes Screening Test There is no worldwide standard for screening and diagnosis of diabetes during pregnancy. The most popular approach in the US is a two stage screening test for gestational diabetes. Only those whose numbers are out of range in the first test need to continue to the second test. Gestational Diabetes Screening – The First Test On the day of the screening test you can eat and drink normally. You will be given 50 grams of glucose, usually in the form of a specially formulated orange or cola drink. You should drink the entire amount within a few minutes. One hour later, you will have a blood test to measure your blood sugar level. If your blood sugar level is higher than normal, you will need another test to know confirm that you have gestational diabetes. Most doctors and nurses consider your blood sugar level to be high if it is more than 130 to 140 mg Continue reading >>

High-fiber Foods And Blood Sugar – Quest Protein Bar Interview

Editor’s note – “High-fiber, low-net carb” products are often marketed as helpful for keeping blood sugars low. The idea that a consumer can subtract the “fiber” carbs from the “total carbs,” to figure out “net carbs,” seems logical on first glance. But like a growing number of health experts and citizen groups, the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group found that in real life, it doesn’t work that way. I belong to this group of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics who are working to stay healthy through diet over drugs. When we tested our blood sugars after eating a “low net carb” Quest Peanut Butter Protein Bar, the blood sugars of many members of the group rose roughly 50 points (Here’s the spreadsheet of our results). Quest responded by asking the group to test the whey protein alone, guessing that this might be the culprit that makes some blood sugars rise. Overall, in this group of citizen scientists, blood sugars actually went down slightly after drinking water mixed with the whey protein alone. To discuss this puzzle, and “next steps,” Quest Protein Bar‘s Ron Kane agreed to an interview. And here’s a written transcript, which is paraphased for clarity. — Shelley RON KANE – I am one of the guys here at Quest that has been around since the very beginning, one of the founders. I tend to focus on everything from product development to marketing. Are you a nutrition expert? RON KANE – Nutrition’s one of those fields that, you have a lot of confidence when you don’t know much, and the more you know, the more you know you don’t know. You have to know a lot to call yourself an expert. So you’re not a nutritionist or a registered dietician or a clinical nutritionist. RON KANE – No. Not at all. I’m fascinated and I read Continue reading >>

Hemoglobin A1c (hba1c) Test For Diabetes

The hemoglobin A1c test tells you your average level of blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months. It's also called HbA1c, glycated hemoglobin test, and glycohemoglobin. People who have diabetes need this test regularly to see if their levels are staying within range. It can tell if you need to adjust your diabetes medicines. The A1c test is also used to diagnose diabetes. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells. It gives blood its red color, and it’s job is to carry oxygen throughout your body. The sugar in your blood is called glucose. When glucose builds up in your blood, it binds to the hemoglobin in your red blood cells. The A1c test measures how much glucose is bound. Red blood cells live for about 3 months, so the test shows the average level of glucose in your blood for the past 3 months. If your glucose levels have been high over recent weeks, your hemoglobin A1c test will be higher. For people without diabetes, the normal range for the hemoglobin A1c level is between 4% and 5.6%. Hemoglobin A1c levels between 5.7% and 6.4% mean you have a higher change of getting of diabetes. Levels of 6.5% or higher mean you have diabetes. The target A1c level for people with diabetes is usually less than 7%. The higher the hemoglobin A1c, the higher your risk of having complications related to diabetes. A combination of diet, exercise, and medication can bring your levels down. People with diabetes should have an A1c test every 3 months to make sure their blood sugar is in their target range. If your diabetes is under good control, you may be able to wait longer between the blood tests. But experts recommend checking at least two times a year. People with diseases affecting hemoglobin, such as anemia, may get misleading results with this test. Other things that can Continue reading >>