Abnormally low levels of sugar in the blood can be caused by condition known as hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia negatively affects the body in numerous ways which causes a wide variety of symptoms. Hypoglycemia can cause both physical and psychological symptoms. The condition of hypoglycemia refers to the body’s tendency to secrete too much insulin. When there is too much insulin in the blood, the level of glucose in the blood plummets to the point where it is abnormally low. The reduced level of glucose in the blood limits the amount of glucose that cells have available for energy. Glucose in the...

Would it not be nice if you had an simple meter, the best testing strips and helpful charts immediately made to let you to completely understand your blood glucose levels? Now with the OneTouch UltraSmart Meter, you do have it all! The OneTouch UltraSmart works in a similar way to several meters. You put a test strip into the meter. The meter will then confirm the code from the test strip and prompt you to test the code number after 25 tests. After you have confirmed the code, get a blood sample from the tip of your finger and use it to the end of the test strip until the confirmation window is full....

If you have diabetes, you’re probably tired of the time expenditure and discomfort associated with measuring your blood sugar levels. It can be tedious and painful to take blood samples, measure them and wait for results, and then log all the details in your journal. Well, a medical supplies company called Lifescan may have the answer for you. Lifescan is moving forward with new technology all the time. The One Touch Ultra blood sugar meter was a great meter when it first came out, with results in 45 seconds, seventy five stored results, a large screen, and many other features that made testing a...

Diabetic patients must beware the complication known as diabetic neuropathy. This condition arises due to the elevated blood glucose levels that attends severe diabetes. The glucose damages the nerves, a condition known as neuropathy in medical parlance. In the war against diabetic neuropathy, information is the only way to vanquish it. What is diabetic neuropathy, what are its symptoms and how it can be controlled, those are the questions we’re going to answer here. The autonomic nervous system is at the very core of our existence. It controls the vital life functions like heartbeat and...

If you are currently on a diet for weight loss or due to a medical condition, you may be kicking around the idea of using natural sweeteners instead of sugar. This subject can be confusing when you do not have the information you need to make the decision that is right for you. The following should help you learn just a little about the difference between natural sweeteners so you can figure out which one or ones that fit into your lifestyle. * Sugar: Has a Glycemic Index of 60 and 4 calories per gram * Xylitol: Has a Glycemic Index of 13 and 2 and a half calories per gram * Sorbitol:...