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A Fact-Sheet On TYPE II DIABETES

About 95% of Diabetes patients in US are suffering from type II diabetes. It is the 7th leading cause of death here. Plus, the disease makes you a preferred candidate for many other diseases including kidney diseases and brain hemorrhage!!

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What Do ADA Diabetes Treatment Guidelines 2009 Say?

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) provides guidelines to health care professionals every year, so that they can treat diabetes patients as per the most recent research.

Use 15-15 Rule to Treat Low Blood Glucose

There are occasions when blood glucose level falls below the normal 70 mg/dl level. However, on occasions the symptoms accompanying low glucose levels in bloodstream can still come up even when your blood glucose level is normal.

Random (non-fasting) Blood Glucose Level Test

This test is conducted in order to determine the blood sugar levels inside you. As the name suggests, it is conducted randomly, which means that this diabetes test is conducted at any time of the day.

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

A glucose tolerance test is performed in order to determine the rate of clearing of glucose from blood. The objective of doing so is to test for insulin resistance, diabetes, and sometimes reactive hypoglycaemia.

HbA1c Test to Measure Glycated Hemoglobin in Blood

While there are mostly genetic reasons for the low levels of hemoglobin, it has been found that there are some other factors as well. Attaching of hemoglobin with glucose is one such factor.

A Guide on Fasting Blood Glucose Level Test

Fasting blood glucose level is a common diabetes test conducted for determining the normal levels of sugar/glucose levels inside blood. The results obtained indicate the amount of sugar present in blood at all times.

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