Sure, you test your glucose level several times a day.  You're aware of diet and exercise issues and do your best to stay on track.  But what about your hemoglobin A1c level?  What does it mean and why is it so important?

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In mid November of 2003, researchers in Canada found that buckwheat may help lower blood glucose for people with diabetes. These findings are based on a study that fed extracts of the buckwheat seed to diabetic rats.

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Article originally appeared in 2003. As increasing numbers of people with diabetes started to manage their diabetes intensively, doing upwards of four to six blood checks per day, a need arose to be able to use alternate sites for blood samples.

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Blood Glucose Questions and Answers

You may be surprised to learn that checking your blood sugar after you eat can be more important than checking before you eat a meal. If you are like most people, you just check your blood sugar in the morning when you get up.

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Today, many self blood glucose monitoring systems are available at Walgreens Pharmacy. Your challenge is to find the best system for you. Take these three recommended steps and you’re sure to make a good choice.

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Two research trials have shown us that controlling your blood sugar can prevent or slow the development of diabetic complications. This research has also allowed physicians to make recommendations regarding blood sugar levels.

Article originally appeared in 2002.
Have you ever wondered if you could use a body part other than your fingers to check your blood glucose level? Today the answer is yes.

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What you eat, when you eat it, and how much you eat, all affect your blood glucose -whether you have type 1 or type diabetes. Blood glucose is the main sugar found in the blood, and is the body's main source of energy.

What you eat, when you eat it, and how much you eat, all affect your blood glucose - whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Blood glucose is the main sugar found in the blood, and is the body's main source of energy.

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Find out how much you know about the hemoglobin A1c test (also called A-1-c).

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Your blood glucose meter tells you how much glucose, measured in milligrams, is in a deciliter of blood at the moment you do the test. Your blood glucose levels change based on what, when and how much you eat, your diabetes medicines, physical activity and stress.

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Self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) and urine testing are guides to diabetes control. Urine testing is an indirect method for measuring blood sugar. SMBG is a more direct method of monitoring your blood glucose level.

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The A1C (or hemoglobin A1C) test is a blood test that shows your average blood glucose results over the previous two to three months. It gives you the big picture of your blood glucose levels, including all of the ups and downs.

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