Blood glucose management for diabetes includes blood glucose monitoring and blood glucose data management, among other aspects. People with diabetes need to monitor their blood sugar at different times: fasting, pre-meal, post-meal, and nighttime blood glucose levels. The frequency and timing of monitoring vary depending on the type of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 […]
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Excessive Sweating in Summer May Be Closely Linked to Blood Glucose Levels
As summer arrives, many people sweat profusely and think it is normal. Everyone sweats sometimes. However, if you have high blood glucose, this sweat is not ordinary.Clinically, we observe that abnormal sweating in hyperglycemic patients during hot weather is often more complex than simple heat exposure. It may signal autonomic nerve damage, hypoglycemic reactions, or […]
Causes and Solutions for Elevated Blood Glucose in Winter
For people with diabetes, especially elderly patients, blood glucose fluctuations tend to become common in winter.During this cold season, blood glucose changes, just like the low temperatures, are always worrying.However, once we understand the underlying causes and master some practical tips, we can spend the winter warmly and safely.Let us first look at the main […]
Blood Glucose Control Strategies for Elderly Patients with Diabetes in the Coming Year
For elderly individuals, blood glucose management requires multidimensional strategies, including dietary adjustment, regular exercise, medication intervention, blood glucose monitoring, and psychological regulation. Abnormal blood glucose is often related to insulin resistance and decreased pancreatic function, and usually presents with symptoms such as polydipsia, polyuria, and weight loss.
How Do Negative Emotions Affect Blood Glucose Control?
The onset and progression of diabetes are related to emotions. Patients with diabetes should take a proper attitude toward life and illness: moderate joy and anger, reduce excessive worry, maintain a stable emotional state, and ensure smooth circulation of qi and blood, which helps control the condition and promote recovery.Various emotional stresses can turn a […]
Keep Warm in Winter to Prevent Blood Glucose Fluctuations for People with Diabetes
A drop in temperature stimulates the sympathetic nervous system and increases the secretion of catecholamines in the body, which can cause large blood glucose fluctuations in people with diabetes. Therefore, it is very important for patients with diabetes to keep warm in winter.Reasons for Blood Glucose Fluctuations in WinterLower temperatures stimulate the sympathetic nervous system […]
Precautions for Measuring Blood Glucose at Home
Many people with diabetes measure their blood glucose at home. Experts remind that there are many important points to pay attention to; otherwise, the accuracy of the results may be affected. Please keep the following in mind:
Should People with Diabetes Choose a Standard Blood Glucose Meter or a Continuous Glucose Monitor?
As the prevalence of diabetes rises, blood glucose monitoring has become an important tool in the daily management of diabetes. Choosing the right blood glucose monitoring device can not only help patients better control blood glucose but also reduce the risk of complications.Currently, blood glucose monitoring mainly falls into two categories: Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems […]
How to Tell If Your Blood Glucose Is Well‑Controlled?
At present, whether blood glucose meets the target is mainly judged by two indicators:Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) and Time in Range (TIR).Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Time in Range (TIR)For most patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes: These data can be obtained through Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM).
The Relationship Between Sleep and Blood Glucose
For people with diabetes, long-term sleep deprivation or poor sleep quality can disrupt the normal secretion of hormones in the body.Glucose-raising hormones (such as cortisol) surge as if responding to an “overtime order,” directly driving up blood glucose levels.The body’s sensitivity to insulin also decreases, leading to elevated blood sugar.In addition, blood sugar regulation (glucose […]