Archive for May, 2008
« Previous Entries10 Tips for Prediabetics & Diabetics Before Starting Your Exercise or Weight Loss Programme
Thursday, May 29th, 2008One the best ways to stop or reverse prediabetes is to exercise regularly (Read this post for management of diabetes and prediabetes). It is also good for blood glucose control for people who are already diabetes. Exercising is also a great way to lose weight and burn some fats for people who are overweight or obese (to find [...]
What is HbA1c Blood Test?
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Haemoglobin (Hemoglobin) A1c test or HbA1c test is a blood test which shows the average blood glucose levels over a period of about 8 to 12 weeks or 2 to 3 months, which is the lifetime of a average red blood cell.
Haemoglobin is the colour pigment in the red blood cells that carries oxygen around [...]
My Preferred Test for Prediabetes - HbA1c
Saturday, May 24th, 2008In diagnosing whether a person has prediabetes or diabetes, a doctor normally relies on the results of some specific glucose tests.
Though the traditionally preferred ways are Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) test and Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), i think that the haemoglobin A1C or HbA1c test is a better test for prediabetes. Why do i [...]
Top 10 Misconceptions About Diabetes - Free Report
Friday, May 23rd, 2008I have just written a report on the “Top 10 Misconceptions About Diabetes” which will be given FREE for anyone who sign up as a subscriber. Btw, being a subscriber is FREE and you can unsubscribe anytime, no conditions attached at all.
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