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How Do You Know If You Have Diabetes?

August 11, 2010 Diabetes

“How do you know if you have diabetes?” is a common question for many people who are overweight or are growing older, especially those who have a family history of diabetes. While there certainly are some symptoms that you can watch for that can provide you with some warning, the only way that you will [...]

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Why Is My Blood Sugar Higher In The Morning Than At Bedtime?

August 5, 2010 Diabetes

“Why is my blood sugar higher in the morning than at bedtime?” is one of the most confusing questions that new diabetics are confronted with after they start monitoring their blood glucose levels regularly. After all, blood sugar levels rise after a meal and then drop when you go without eating, so why should they [...]

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High Blood Sugar Early In The Morning

May 20, 2010 Diabetes

When you have high blood sugar early in the morning, it is one of the most powerful indicators of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. As the hours pass while you are sleeping, your blood sugar levels drop due to the lack of food intake, but, as your body starts gearing up for the day ahead, [...]

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Morning Blood Sugar Is Important

April 7, 2010 Diabetes

In the morning, blood sugar levels typically drop significantly due to the extended period of fasting during the night. If you or someone you know suspects that there may be a risk of either having or developing diabetes, this is the first number that you are going to need to be concerned about. When you [...]

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