“Am I Diabetic?” Quiz

 Prediabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes  No Responses »
May 152012
 

Am I Diabetic? QuizYou might be wondering if you are a diabetic and would like to take a quiz without the world knowing about it. This “Am I Diabetic?” quiz will help you be more informed and know if there is that possibility that you could be a type 1 or type 2 diabetic.

Am I diabetic?

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Something about this quiz: Some questions about that will help you know if you could be a diabetic.
You will be asked 5 questions. After you answer the questions you will see what percent you got right. You will also be able to see what the correct answers are, if you got the answer wrong. Don't worry! Taking this test will help you to be more knowledgeable about diabetes and be better informed. Learning more about this disease is most important!

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If the answers above fit your profile, there is a risk that you have pre-diabetes or you are already a type 1 diabetic or type 2 diabetic!  If that is the case, you are not alone. There are nearly19 million people diagnosed with diabetes.  7 million people are not diagnosed because they are unaware.  If you wonder, “Am I a diabetic?” Don’t hesitate to see your doctor and get your blood sugar checked right away!

 

*2011 Statistics from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Controlling Gestational Diabetes

 Gestational Diabetes  2 Responses »
Apr 242012
 

Controlling gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) will help you and your baby remain healthy.  There are 5 basic steps you can take to achieve this goal!

  1. Controlling Gestational DiabetesMonitor your blood sugar  - keep your sugar levels controlled by testing your sugar levels several times through out the day keeping them within the normal range your doctor recommends.
  2. Don’t panic – Stress and panic can raise sugar levels. Follow your Doctor’s advice and you will see good results. If you have  a high sugar level, use your doctor’s recommendation to bring the level down.
  3. Eat healthy – Eating nutritious food provides the nutrition you and your baby need. A Dr. recommended diet will help stabilize your sugar levels to your target range.
  4. Get physical – Exercise helps control diabetes and helps you stay in your target weight range.  Physical activity also helps your cardiovascular system which will also help your baby.
  5. Keep a record and schedule Dr. appointments – Your doctor can help you controlling gestational diabetes by seeing you regularly.  They will review any of the food you eat and physical exercise you accomplish.Your doctor will help you assess and prevent further pregnancy complications!

Once your baby is born, most women who are controlling gestational diabetes will return back to normal sugar levels. You can also find out if you are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes after your pregnancy.

Take these 5 steps to help you and your baby have a healthy life!

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