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WEBWelcome to the Diabetes Community! Welcome to Diabetes.co.uk - a community of people with diabetes, family members, friends, supporters and carers, offering their own support and first hand knowledge. Browse guides, news and research, and learn more about diabetes from a community of over 365,000 members.
Blood Sugar Level Ranges - Diabetes
WEBJan 15, 2019 · For the majority of healthy individuals, normal blood sugar levels are as follows: Between 4.0 to 5.4 mmol/L (72 to 99 mg/dL) when fasting [361] Up to 7.8 mmol/L (140 mg/dL) 2 hours after eating. For people with diabetes, blood sugar level targets are as follows: Before meals : 4 to 7 mmol/L for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Calculators and Tools
WEBJan 15, 2019 · BMR Calculator. Calorie Calculator. Cost of Drinking Calculator. Cost of Smoking Calculator. Food Exchange Calculator. Insulin. Target Heart Rate Calculator. Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator. Diabetes Test.
Symptoms, Causes, How To Bring Down High Sugar Levels - Diabetes
WEBJan 15, 2019 · The main 3 symptoms of high blood sugar levels are increased urination, increased thirst and increased hunger. High blood sugar levels can also contribute to the following symptoms: Regular/above-average urination. Weakness or feeling tired. Loss of weight. Increased thirst.
Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Community
WEBAug 26, 2011 · List and discuss diabetes events in your area or the wider environment. If commercial in nature, please contact the moderating team before posting. Meet the diabetes community. Find support, ask questions and share experiences in the diabetes forum with people with diabetes, friends and carers.
How to Bring Down High Blood Sugar Levels - Diabetes
WEBJan 15, 2019 · Drinking more water. When your blood sugar levels are running high, your body will try to flush excess sugar out of your blood through the urine. As a result, your body will need more fluids to rehydrate itself. Drinking water can help the body with flushing out some of the glucose in the blood. Just a word of caution to be sensible with ...
Type 2 Diabetes - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
WEBSep 8, 2022 · These include: Being overweight or obese. Having a waist size of 31.5 inches or more (women) or more than 37 inches (men) Eating an unhealthy diet. Physical inactivity. Having a first-degree relative with type 2 diabetes. Having high blood pressure or raised cholesterol levels.
Fasting Blood Sugar Levels - Diabetes
WEBJan 15, 2019 · The results of a fasting test with respect to glucose levels in the body are as follows: Normal: 3.9 to 5.4 mmols/l (70 to 99 mg/dl) Prediabetes or Impaired Glucose Tolerance: 5.5 to 6.9 mmol/l (100 to 125 mg/dl) Diagnosis of diabetes: 7.0 mmol/l (126 mg/dl) or above [361] The American Diabetes Association reduced the level of …
What is Diabetes? Overview - Types, Symptoms, Control
WEBJan 15, 2019 · Weight loss. Weakness. Tiredness. Mood swings. Nausea. Vomiting. Type 2 diabetes symptoms include thirst and regular need to urinate, tiredness, irritability and nausea. Skin infections, blurry vision, tingling or dry …
Blood Sugar Checker - Check Your Blood Glucose Level - Diabetes
WEBJan 15, 2019 · To use the blood sugar checker, simply: Enter your latest blood glucose reading. Specify whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Whether you’ve eaten in the last 2 hours (pre or post meal) Please note: this tool is not intended to be used by pregnant women. Recommended blood glucose levels have a degree of interpretation for every ...