AskaDiabetic.com » blood sugar level http://www.askadiabetic.com Common Sense Questions and Answers for Diabetics - Plus Lots of Tips! Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:42:22 +0000 en hourly 1 No No How often should I check my blood glucose? http://www.askadiabetic.com/questions/how-often-should-i-check-my-blood-glucose/ http://www.askadiabetic.com/questions/how-often-should-i-check-my-blood-glucose/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:52:09 +0000 AskaDiabetic http://www.askadiabetic.com/?p=745 Regular monitoring of your blood glucose levels is important in managing your diabetes. When deciding what to eat at a meal, knowing your current blood sugar level can help you to make good choices; like eating lower carb foods when your blood sugar is too high.

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]]> http://www.askadiabetic.com/questions/what-are-net-carbohydrates/feed/ 0 What is Dawn Phenomenon? http://www.askadiabetic.com/questions/what-is-dawn-phenomenon/ http://www.askadiabetic.com/questions/what-is-dawn-phenomenon/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:07:47 +0000 AskaDiabetic http://www.askadiabetic.com/?p=298 It is a natural occurrence in everybody to have a rise in blood glucose (blood sugar) in the early morning hours. This is known as Dawn Phenomenon and usually occurs between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. For diabetics this can mean hyperglycemia, abnormally high blood sugar levels. For most people, the rise in blood glucose is just enough energy for the body to wake up and get the day started.

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