Diabetes Slideshows

Slideshows Related to Diabetes

Best and Worst Meals for Diabetes-Savvy Dining

Eating for blood sugar control? Our pictures help you avoid carb-crazy meals and find better combinations that retain all the foods and flavors you love.

Slideshow Diabetes Eye Problems

Diabetes can increase your risk of eye problems. Explore common diabetes-related eye ailments with this slideshow and find out what precautions you can take and what treatments are available.

Slideshow: What Your Feet Say About Your Health

Cold feet, misshapen nails, swelling, and numbness can be warning signs of illness. Our pictures help sort out when to call the doctor or simply put on socks and put your feet up.

Slideshow: Diabetes and Your Mouth

High blood sugar can cause damage throughout the body, including in your mouth. See why oral and dental care is key when you have diabetes.

Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Type 1 Diabetes

A pictorial overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of type 1 diabetes.

Slideshow: Celebrities With Diabetes

This WebMD slideshow presents pictures of celebrities with type 1 or type 2 diabetes including Halle Berry, Larry King, and Nick Jonas from The Jonas Brothers.

10 Muscle Moves to Help Tame Diabetes

If you have diabetes, strengthening your muscles can help control your blood sugar. This slideshow tells you how to get started.

Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Type 2 Diabetes

A pictorial overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Slideshow: Blood Sugar Control and Insulin

With diabetes, it's important to avoid hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. See how to control your glucose level with insulin, diet, and exercise.

Slideshow: Essential Tips to Manage Your Diabetes

Diabetes means you have to watch your diet and medicines closely. Use these tips to manage your condition every day.

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Answer:

Low
0-69

Normal
70-130

High
131+

Your level is currently

If the level is below 70 or you are experiencing symptoms such as shaking, sweating or difficulty thinking, you will need to raise the number immediately. A quick solution is to eat a few pieces of hard candy or 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey. Recheck your numbers again in 15 minutes to see if the number has gone up. If not, repeat the steps above or call your doctor.

People who experience hypoglycemia several times in a week should call their health care provider. It's important to monitor your levels each day so you can make sure your numbers are within the range. If you are pregnant always consult with your health care provider.

Congratulations on taking steps to manage your health.

However, it's important to continue to track your numbers so that you can make lifestyle changes if needed. If you are pregnant always consult with your physician.

Your level is high if this reading was taken before eating. Aim for 70-130 before meals and less than 180 two hours after meals.

Even if your number is high, it's not too late for you to take control of your health and lower your blood sugar.

One of the first steps is to monitor your levels each day. If you are pregnant always consult with your physician.

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