If you are recently new to diabetes then you’ve probably been wondering why your blood sugar levels are high when you wake up in the morning. Dawn Phenomenon! What is Dawn Phenomenon? One of the main reasons for elevated glucose levels in the AM is from something called the Dawn Phenomenon. This happens when you are…
The Artificial Pancreas is a smart idea and does show promise in controlling blood sugars for type 1 diabetics who are currently using insulin pumps. The system uses a modified iPhone connected to a glucose monitor and pumps that deliver the insulin and glucagon. It mimics the natural release of daily insulin and eliminates injections….
One of the major challenges for a diabetic is maintaining their Diabetes and Stress levels. I’ve been through many stressful periods during my diabetes life. I’ve also noticed when stressed out my sugar levels go up and are very difficult to maintain at normal levels. They say “STRESS KILLS” especially in people who have heart…
When I was first diagnosed with diabetes my first reaction was, “who me? No way, I can’t have diabetes”. When I came to terms with myself about having this annoying disease, I realized that the exercise importance was a big deal to feeling better. Of course I forgot to mention “DIET” as my #1 important…