Patient Video: What is fasting blood sugar and what is the desirable level?

A patient shares her insights of a fasting blood sugar test and emphasizes the American Diabetes Association’s definition of diabetes.

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Monitoring type 2 diabetes

Experts in diabetes discuss the importance of monitoring type 2 diabetes and self-management. Patients need to know how to monitor and keep their blood sugars within normal range, how and when to take medications, and how to manage diet and physical activity levels. The experts highlight the importance of regular physical checkups, as well as eye and feet examinations.

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Which other health care providers help monitor type 2 diabetes?

In this video, diabetes experts discuss the importance of other health care providers that patients with type 2 diabetes should see to help monitor and manage their disease. This includes regular examinations and preventative care by an ophthalmologist, podiatrist, or even a wound care specialist to help prevent or reduce complications of type 2 diabetes.

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Importance of controlling blood pressure and cholesterol in type 2 diabetes

Diabetes experts explain that type 2 diabetes care is not only about keeping blood sugars in normal range, but also about keeping blood pressure and cholesterol on target. Controlling blood pressure and maintaining cholesterol at normal levels is critically important in order to minimize the risk of vascular damage.

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How is type 2 diabetes monitored and how often should you test your blood sugars?

A patient with diabetes on insulin discusses her personal blood testing strategy for monitoring her blood sugar level.

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What is hemoglobin A1c?

A patient provides a personal account of what she understands by a hemoglobin A1c test, and how the test indicates a diagnostic intervention of diabetes in terms of glucose monitoring.