About LizzyLou
When I was diagnosed, close to 11 years ago, I was told “you are diabetic”, given a prescription for some medication, and told to wait for a nurse to come in and give me an insulin shot. When I picked up the prescription I was given a 10-page booklet telling me “All About How to Mange Diabetes”, and sent on my way. That was the extent of my “education”. (More ...)
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Disclaimer:I am not a doctor, I am a patient living with this disease. This blog is to share my experiences and anything I write is in no way intended to be taken as medical advice. Any information here is intended to complement the relationship with your doctor, not replace it.
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Knowledge Is Power
Tag Archives: dehydration
Drink Up!
Always make sure that you drink enough fluid. Dehydration is a danger for diabetics, especially when their numbers are high. When blood volume is low because of dehydration, the concentration of glucose increases. Not only does dehydration increase blood glucose … Continue reading
Posted in Controlling the Numbers
Tagged dehydration, glucose levels, ketoacidosis, thirst
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