In the following pages is important information you should know about diabetes, about how to manage different situations you as a person with diabetes will encounter.
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- Diabetes and Vitamin DVitamin D is an important vitamin with many health benefits. All children need vitamin D, as it helps our bodies absorb calcium to build strong bones and teeth. It also helps maintain a healthy immune system. A normal vitamin D level is greater than 30 (ng/ml). Vitamin D is considered insufficient at less than 30 (ng/ml) and… Read more: Diabetes and Vitamin D
- Treating Low Blood SugarThe Rule of "15" If you have low blood sugar between 55-69 mg/dL, you can treat it with the 15-15 rule: have 15 grams of carbs. Check it after 15 minutes. Repeat if you're still below your target range. Treating for hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) is usually recommended when a person’s blood glucose level is… Read more: Treating Low Blood Sugar
- Diet and DiabetesIt’s important to learn about proper meal-planning when your child has diabetes. That’s because the type and amount of food your child eats affects his blood sugar levels. One of the ways to achieve proper blood sugar control is by making sure your child is eating a balance of healthy foods that contain carbohydrates, protein… Read more: Diet and Diabetes
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