Possibilities of self-control - Determination of blood ketones
For some years now there are blood glucose meters available that can also measure blood ketones with the corresponding ketone test str
It is important to act quickly to supply the person with sugar, first 1-2 quick-acting bread units (ca 24g carbohydrates), then to control blood glucose level and maybe to continue to supply more su
Sources of error
Mistakes at measuring your blood glucose can lead to wrong results. There are multiple causes: operating problems with the meter, defective test strips or meters, different interfere
Blood Sampling
People with diabetes use the lateral sides of the fingertips to get a blood sample. Blood circulation is fine there and it is easy to get enough blood. Avoid the middle part of the fin
Permanently elevated blood glucose levels have to be taken for serious and to be treated accordingly in order to avoid late complications. If not treated hyperglycemia can be very dangerous: the lac
Body-Mass-Index
Healthy body weight estimation method
If more energy is supplied than consumed, the excess calories are stored in the form of fat. Neither severe overweight nor underweight
Carbohydrates
Bread units BE (= 12 grams carbohydrates) or carbohydrate units KE (= 10 grams carbohydrates)
important energy suppliers for the body
Carbohydrates are the most important pro
How many meals a day are recommended?
3 main meals or 5-6 smaller meals per day (3 main meals and 2-3 snacks between meals) are recommended. The recommendation for the meal frequency depends on yo
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Prevention
Basic requirements for people with diabetes are regular medical checks and good control of blood glucose levels to prevent late complications. Essential are an HbA1c lower than 7%, se
