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testing more often is the key to staying in control of your health. Frequent testing provides the data you ... proper amount of insulin. It puts you in control of your insulin doses. Overall, your health and your ... Choosing 1 Thing to Improve There are probably many things that each of us would like to change ...

Preparing for Pregnancy

sitting in a rocking chair playing with ten brand-new, tiny toes. That's the image you can remember ... every time you check your blood glucose, visit your doctor or say no to a glass of wine. And it's ... sugar. Keeping your numbers in range is incredibly important for your healthy pregnancy—even before you ...

Get a Good Night’s Sleep

a long, healthy night of rest. With that in mind, here are some tips for getting to sleep. 7 helpful tips ... avoid waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. Use the bathroom right before you go ... Consider what happens when you don’t get enough sleep. In addition to other things that may interfere with ...

Turning a Down Day Around

despite the many ups and downs along the way. You’ll learn a lot of trial-and-error lessons over the ... “I can’t” has been replaced with “I can” in every aspect of your life, on any day. Forgive Yourself: ... Turning a Down Day Around Everyone with diabetes has good and bad days, days with in-range blood ...

How to Talk to Your Doctor

specific questions. You have a say in your healthcare. The most important member of your healthcare team is ... in your treatment. In fact, your healthcare provider should explain your diagnosis and all of your ... diagnosed, communicating with your healthcare team is one of the best things you can do. If you’re nervous ...

How to Travel with Diabetes

clinic or hospital?” in the local language. Do some research, and find the address of at least one clinic ... of everything you’ll need for hitting the roads, skies, seas, or rails. Make a doctor’s appointment ... have diabetes and what your treatment includes. It could come in handy at security checkpoints, ...

The Best Foods for PWD

down in the body creating glucose, a main source of energy. Counting the carbs you eat at every meal ... range. 1 It also allows you to eat a wider variety of foods. In fact, your diet can accommodate any food ... in glycemic index or net carbs and help stabilize your blood sugar. 2 Beans give you plenty of fiber ...

360° View tool

1 Polonsky WH, et al. Structured self-monitoring of blood glucose significantly reduces A1C levels in poorly ... WH, et al. Structured self-monitoring of blood glucose significantly reduces A1C levels in poorly ... This simple paper tool provides a quick snapshot of blood sugar patterns over just 3 days. Use it ...

Testing in Pairs tool

This simple paper tool helps you see changes in your blood sugar before and after a specific meal, ... exercise or other event. Use it for 7 days to see how one thing in your daily routine affects your blood ... sugar. Component title: Testing in Pairs tool Component icon: Content title: Benefits and features ...