Diabetes care and cure

Here we will focus on how you can take the test at home. Blood sugar is measured with a glucometer, which measures the amount of glucose in a blood sample. A small drop of blood from the fingertip or arm is placed on a test strip and inserted into the glucometer.

(To know more about different type of glucometer and its price range click here.)

There are generally three methods of taking glucose tests:

1) Fasting test: This is done in the morning when you wake up after not eating anything since the night before.

2) Tolerance test: Also taken after fasting, this test is conducted after drinking a glass of sweet water one hour after waking up in the morning.

3) Random test: This can be taken at any time during the day, whether after a meal or before a meal.

In diabetes, the body can't regulate blood sugar or use blood sugar as fuel, causing an increase in the remaining sugar in the blood. This unused sugar affects internal body organs. It's due to either the body not producing enough insulin or the body stopping insulin production. This unused sugar harms vessels in the body, leading to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, vision loss, and kidney failure over time.

It's a highly effective way to continuously monitor blood sugar. Each sensor lasts for 14 days, during which you can identify activities and foods that spike your blood sugar and adjust your lifestyle accordingly.

( To Know more about Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor click here. )

Range Of Normal and Abnormal Blood Sugar :- 

The normal and abnormal blood sugar ranges can vary slightly depending on factors like age, individual health conditions, and the units of measurement used (mmol/L or mg/dL). Here are general guidelines for normal and abnormal blood sugar levels for fasting, random, and tolerance tests using a glucometer:

1. Fasting Blood Sugar:

   Normal Range: 70-99 mg/dL (3.9-5.5 mmol/L)

   Prediabetes Range (Impaired Fasting Glucose): 100-125 mg/dL (5.6-6.9 mmol/L)

   Diabetes Range: 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) or higher on two separate tests

2. Random Blood Sugar:

    Normal Range: Less than 125 mg/dL (Less than 7.0 mmol/L)

    Prediabetes Range: 140-199 mg/dL (7.8-11.0 mmol/L)

    Diabetes Range: 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) or higher

3. Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (2-Hour Postprandial):

    Normal Range: Less than 140 mg/dL (Less than 7.8 mmol/L)

   Prediabetes Range: 140-199 mg/dL (7.8-11.0 mmol/L)

    Diabetes Range: 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) or higher at the 2-hour mark after consuming a glucose drink

It's essential to note that these are general guidelines, and individual circumstances may vary. Also, different organizations and regions might have slightly different ranges, so it's always best to consult with a healthcare professional for specific guidance and interpretation of your blood sugar test results.

Care of Diabetes:-

Prevention is better than cure so, if you are above age 40 its recommended that  yearly once measure glucose level. To ensure you don't have diabetes. 

If you has diabetes or pre diabetes level according to above details, then first you consult with your family Dr about diet, medicine and test.  

Diabetes patient or with out diabetes patient its recommended that consume fiber in food. Half portion should be vegetable, quoter portion of protein and remaining carbohydrate.

Along with Diet you should concentrate on physical activity. More active will lower blood sugar. So daily exercise is recommended  even if you are not diabetes daily exercise help you to be fit.

Manage weight and BMI is necessary. If your BMI is more than 25 then you are prone to be diabetes. Or if you are diabetes maintain your BMI with proper diet and e