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… sugar helps you manage your diabetes during pregnancy. It helps you treat low or high … to cover the test area on the strip. Stop any bleeding. slide 10 of 11 < Prev Next > … Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen …
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… It helps you see if your levels are in your target range. And it may help you avoid blood … to bleed, use a clean cotton ball to apply pressure to your fingertip to stop the … how often your blood sugar levels are in your target range. Record the results You and your …
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Actionset Overview Most women with gestational diabetes don't have a problem with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). But you are at risk for low blood sugar if you take insulin shots or some diabetes …
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… only by people who can't use arm cuffs for physical reasons. And devices that use finger … or if you feel upset or feel stressed. Everyone's blood pressure changes from day to … only by people who can't use arm cuffs for physical reasons. And devices that use finger …
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… good practices to review before you start testing your child's blood sugar. Know when … outward to the end of the finger. Use a different finger each time. Set a pattern for … use it for testing for a few days. Try a different device. Some blood sugar meters need …
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… Call a Doctor Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services right away if: You passed out (lost … Call a Doctor Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services right away if: You passed out (lost …
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… black areas can mean bruising or blood flow problems. Call your doctor to report them. … Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory …
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… Actionset Overview Carbohydrate counting helps you to control your blood sugar … of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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Actionset Overview If you have gestational diabetes and you have not been able to keep your blood sugar levels within a target range , you may need insulin shots. Taking insulin can help prevent high …
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Overview People who are pregnant and are not already diagnosed with diabetes should be tested. Diabetes Canada recommends testing between the 24th to 28th weeks of pregnancy. Pregnant people who are …
