What You Should Know About Diabetes !
The negative consequences of not properly managing
StrictionD Reviews your diabetes are very severe . Amputated limbs , blindness , and even possible death are what you have to look forward to if you do not manage your disease . Make sure you read this article and work hard to manage your diabetes while you still can .
You can get a free blood glucose meter from your pharmacy just by asking . They usually have coupons or rebates so that you can get the latest model at no cost , the caveat is that you ' ll be buying their brand of blood test strips for the rest of your life .
If you ' re going to go a non-traditional route for your diabetes treatment , continue to be under the supervision of a doctor . Make sure to visit him at least every 3 months , so he can check your blood sugar levels , blood pressure and cholesterol . He should also test your organ functions , at the intervals he sets for you .
Diabetics should never EVER skip a meal ! If you ' ve planned to eat , then you must eat , or else your medication can drop your blood sugar so low you end up getting very sick . At least have a drink of juice or milk and some of your food so that your body gets a boost of energy .