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Sunday, June 22nd, 2008photo from foobean01
If you suspect you are suffering from high blood glucose / sugar or Hyperglycemia (Hyperglycaemia) and also experience some of these symptoms, you can do the following:
Check your blood glucose / sugar level immediately using your blood glucose meter
If your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, drink more fluid. Choose plain water or sugar-free [...]
What is Hyperglycemia? When Does Hyperglycemia Happens?
Thursday, June 19th, 2008What is Hyperglycemia (Hyperglycaemia)?
Hyperglycemia is a common condition experienced by people with Diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2) and even in Prediabetes. In simple terms, it means that your blood glucose levels are higher than it should be or higher than normal.
When does Hyperglycemia happens?
Hyperglycemia can happen when the blood glucose levels are uncontrolled due to events [...]
I am a Big Water Container, Here’s Why
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008photo from allenp
Friends who know me long enough will know that i am a person who is always thristy and i can gulped down gallons of water and then go for frequent toilet breaks. One of my good brother Jonathan Poh actually gave me a nickname “Water Container” or “Shui Tong” in chinese.
I usually brushed it away [...]
Waiting for My Latest HbA1c Blood Test Results - Nervous
Thursday, June 5th, 2008I went for my latest HbA1c blood test last Friday. The results ought to be out soon. Normally if you are paying for the test, you can get the results on the spot but i was using my company’s card (for the last time) and will have to wait as the tests will be conducted [...]
Locations of Roadshows for Diabetes Be-a-Ware Campaign
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008Oh, i forgot to write the locations of the 2008 Roadshows for the first “Diabetes Be-a-Ware” Campaign. Here it is:
June 8 to 11 : Suntec City
June 20 to 22 : Junction 8
June 27 to 29 : Tampines Mall
July 4 to 6 : Ang Mo Kio Hub
July 11 to 13 : IMM
Do go down and take [...]
10 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 [...]
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.
To sign up, please go to the top left hand side of the page, enter your name [...]
Sudden Weight Loss Can Happen for Both Diabetes and Prediabetes
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008One of the most common symptoms of diabetes and prediabetes alike is sudden weight loss. I began to notice i was losing weight when a belt i bought from Giordano in Aug 07 became too large within a month and i had to go back for them to punch 2 additional holes.
I convinced myself that [...]
Insulin and how is it related to Diabetes and Prediabetes
Friday, May 16th, 2008Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas and it acts as the “middle man” between glucose and our body cells. Glucose is broken down from the food that we eat and our cells will use the glucose to convert to energy. Insulin helps the cells take in glucose from the bloodstream.
Below are the 4 steps our body do to [...]