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Understanding And Correcting Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar) In Type 1 Diabetes

Hyperglycemia is the term describing “too” much glucose in your blood exceeding the normal levels during fasting greater than 7.0 mmol/L (126 mg/dl) or when it is greater than 11.0 mmol/L (200 mg/dl) 2 hours after having your meal.

What can we do to prevent it from occurring?

  1. An essential key for diabetes management is the regular checking of blood glucose levels and try always to record them to always have quick access and recall.

  2. Stick to the recommended doses of glucose-lowering drugs and insulin.

  3. Exercise as a lifestyle is really important in helping keep your sugar levels under control.

  4. Avoid consuming food that has a high glycemic index and substitute it with low glycemic index food.

  5. Stress controlling.

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