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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.
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 …
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.
NHS Diet Advice for Diabetes
WEBSep 8, 2022 · The NHS provides the following diet advice for people with diabetes: [147] [148] Eat plenty of starchy carbohydrates with a low glycemic index (low GI) Increase the amount of fibre in your diet. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables – at least 5 portions per day. Cut down on fat and saturated fat in particular.
High and Low Blood Sugar Symptoms - Diabetes
WEBJan 15, 2019 · Knowing and understanding the symptoms of high and low blood sugar should be essential for both diabetics and their friends and families.
Diabetes Types - Different Types of Diabetes
WEBJan 15, 2019 · There are a number of different types of diabetes, some of which are more prevalent than others. The most common form of diabetes in the general population is type 2 diabetes, which often develops from pre-diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is more common in children and gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that can occur during pregnancy.
Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Community
WEBAug 26, 2011 · Diabetes Events New. 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.
Diabetes and Blood Glucose
WEBJan 15, 2019 · The number of times per day blood glucose levels should be measured depends entirely on the diabetics. Type 1 diabetics using insulin should check their blood sugar levels before every meal, sometimes as often as five times per day. For type 2 diabetics controlling their condition with diet, you should test several times a week.