1) What in Insulin ?

When we consume food, our bodies absorb glucose so that it can be burned as energy. In order for our body cells to perform many functions, insulin is needed in order to take this energy directly to the cells, If, for whatever reason, insulin is efficient in the body, the excess glucose finds it way into the bloodstream, where it will eventually make its way to the kidneys and leave the body as urine. When nutrients leave the body as urine, the body cells will not be able to function efficiently, and as a result the body will not be able to function normally. Insulin is produced by the beta cells that are located in the pancreas, and it is when insulin production decreases as a result of heredity, obesity, pregnancy, fertility, stress, medication overuse, and after surgical procedures that the symptoms of diabetes start to appear. Once the insulin production in the pancreas is disturbed, it is extremely difficult for insulin production to return back to its normal production state. This the reason why diabetes has no cure and needs to be controlled by the patients. When insulin production is low, it is possible to control it just with a healthy diet and exercise. However, if a diabetic patient spends a long period of with a healthy diet and exercise. However, if a diabetic patient spends a long period of time not controlling his/her blood sugar level, then it is necessary to control his/her blood sugar level even with the maximum intake of insulin, then it is absolutely essential for the patients to take insulin shots. Since insulin is a hormone, it is possible to just receive the shots(insulin become inactive substance by stomach acid if consume by eat). For more information on how to use an insulin shot, please refer to the Insulin shot information article on this website.

2) What are Diabetic tests ?

If one decides to travel on an unknown roads, then having a map would be a necessary. Just like this traveler, diabetic patients need to take blood sugar tests daily in order to find out about their glucose levels in order to live healthier lives. If a patient has a high blood sugar level, he/she needs to find the cause for this so that he/she can control the glucose levels in order to help the blood sugar level return back to normal. Some different types of tests include urine tests, blood sugar tests, as well as a test name as hemoglobin A1C test which indicate the blood sugar level over three month average, and these tests will ensure that the patient is in good health. In order to take a diabetic test, the patient needs to check the expiration date of the blood glucose test strips to check to see if they are still usable. When there is no problem with the test strips, the patient should pierce the side of his/her fingertip in order to experience less pain. By checking the date of the test, the patient will be able to distinguish between good and bad food, and he/she will be able to realize the effects of the medicine. For more information on test taking information, please refer to the test taking article on this website.

3) What kind of medicine must I take for Diabetes ?

Just as eyeglasses can correct failing eyesight, diabetic patients must control their glucose levels by taking prescribed medicine if dieting and exercising is not enough. Just as there are many levels of dosages for eyeglasses, the same applies to medicine because there is a lot of variety of dosage. By comparing blood sugar test records with the medicine taken, it is possible for a patient to determine the right dosage of medicine for him or herself. Although it is important to meet with the doctor frequently, it is also important for the patient to determine the characteristics of a particular type of medicine by him or herself. There are many patients that ask which medicine works the best, but they must find medicine that is right for them individually, and the methods of taking certain medicine may differ from patient to patient. There are four types of diabetic medicine. The first type of medicine helps with insulin production in the pancreas. This type of medicine is the basic medicine that should be taken before meals, and when taken in excess, this medicine can cause low blood sugar level. The second type of medicine helps to open cell walls while aiding diabetic patients, and it is recommended for low blood pressure patients. Independent use of this type of medicine is good for patient who are obese and do not have very high blood sugar level. The third type of medicine allows the slow digestion of carbohydrates, and it also prevents the rise in blood pressure. When this type of medicine is taken with food, patients can experience stomachaches as a side effect. The fourth type of medicine helps to aid the insulin as it carries out its functions inside of the body. This particular medicine is expensive, and if it is taken in excess, then the patient will experience some swelling in his/her face. For more information about these types of medicine, please refer to the medication therapy article on the website.