AskaDiabetic.com » blood sugar levels 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/how-often-should-i-check-my-blood-glucose/feed/ 0 How is the Glycemic Index in foods determined? http://www.askadiabetic.com/questions/how-is-the-glycemic-index-in-foods-determined/ http://www.askadiabetic.com/questions/how-is-the-glycemic-index-in-foods-determined/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:48:34 +0000 AskaDiabetic http://www.askadiabetic.com/?p=728 The Glycemic Index uses pure glucose as its control food and rates all other carbohydrates in relation to it. The control food or standard is given a rating of “100” and all other foods are tested as to how they affect a person’s blood sugar, insulin and lipid levels compared to the standard.

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]]> http://www.askadiabetic.com/questions/how-is-the-glycemic-index-in-foods-determined/feed/ 0 What is the Glycemic Index? http://www.askadiabetic.com/questions/what-is-the-glycemic-index/ http://www.askadiabetic.com/questions/what-is-the-glycemic-index/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:27:38 +0000 AskaDiabetic http://www.askadiabetic.com/?p=704 The Glycemic Index is a rating system for foods where any type of carbohydrate has a numerical value assigned to it based on its components and how each food affects the body’s sugar levels.

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]]> http://www.askadiabetic.com/questions/what-are-net-carbohydrates/feed/ 0 Red, Itchy Underarms, a Common Problem for Diabetics http://www.askadiabetic.com/tips/red-itchy-underarms-a-common-problem-for-diabetics/ http://www.askadiabetic.com/tips/red-itchy-underarms-a-common-problem-for-diabetics/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:23:39 +0000 AskaDiabetic http://www.askadiabetic.com/?p=81 Red, itchy underarms are a common problem for diabetics. While there are many possible causes for this problem, it is often the result of high blood sugar levels. People often make the assumption that their deodorant is causing an allergic reaction resulting in the redness and itching. Possibly, but that is probably not the culprit.

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