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Fructosamine
Fructosamine /fruk-toh-sah-meen/- noun
🔹a substance formed when glucose binds to a protein, high levels of which are an indicator of diabetes
#diabetes #fructosamine #glucorhealth
Fructosamine /fruk-toh-sah-meen/- noun
🔹a substance formed when glucose binds to a protein, high levels of which are an indicator of diabetes
#diabetes #fructosamine #glucorhealth
December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Fructosamine
Fructosamine /fruk-toh-sah-meen/- noun
🔹a substance formed when glucose binds to a protein, high levels of which are an indicator of diabetes
#diabetes #fructosamine #glucorhealth
Fructosamine /fruk-toh-sah-meen/- noun
🔹a substance formed when glucose binds to a protein, high levels of which are an indicator of diabetes
#diabetes #fructosamine #glucorhealth
Diabetic Coma /dai·uh·beh·tuhk kow·muh/ - noun
🔹A diabetic coma is a life-threatening disorder that causes unconsciousness. If you have diabetes, dangerously high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can lead to a diabetic coma.
#diabetes #glucorhealth
🔹A diabetic coma is a life-threatening disorder that causes unconsciousness. If you have diabetes, dangerously high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can lead to a diabetic coma.
#diabetes #glucorhealth
December 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Diabetic Coma /dai·uh·beh·tuhk kow·muh/ - noun
🔹A diabetic coma is a life-threatening disorder that causes unconsciousness. If you have diabetes, dangerously high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can lead to a diabetic coma.
#diabetes #glucorhealth
🔹A diabetic coma is a life-threatening disorder that causes unconsciousness. If you have diabetes, dangerously high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can lead to a diabetic coma.
#diabetes #glucorhealth
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃💙
This Thanksgiving, we're celebrating with mindful choices and gratitude for the tools and support that help us manage diabetes every day.
#thanksgiving #diabetes #glucorhealth
This Thanksgiving, we're celebrating with mindful choices and gratitude for the tools and support that help us manage diabetes every day.
#thanksgiving #diabetes #glucorhealth
November 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃💙
This Thanksgiving, we're celebrating with mindful choices and gratitude for the tools and support that help us manage diabetes every day.
#thanksgiving #diabetes #glucorhealth
This Thanksgiving, we're celebrating with mindful choices and gratitude for the tools and support that help us manage diabetes every day.
#thanksgiving #diabetes #glucorhealth
How to use an Insulin Pump
📱 How to Use an Insulin Pump
Master your insulin pump with these simple steps! 💙
💪 You've got this! Insulin pumps give you more flexibility and better control. Questions? Always consult your diabetes care team!
#diabetes #insulinpump #insulin #diabetesawareness
📱 How to Use an Insulin Pump
Master your insulin pump with these simple steps! 💙
💪 You've got this! Insulin pumps give you more flexibility and better control. Questions? Always consult your diabetes care team!
#diabetes #insulinpump #insulin #diabetesawareness
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
How to use an Insulin Pump
📱 How to Use an Insulin Pump
Master your insulin pump with these simple steps! 💙
💪 You've got this! Insulin pumps give you more flexibility and better control. Questions? Always consult your diabetes care team!
#diabetes #insulinpump #insulin #diabetesawareness
📱 How to Use an Insulin Pump
Master your insulin pump with these simple steps! 💙
💪 You've got this! Insulin pumps give you more flexibility and better control. Questions? Always consult your diabetes care team!
#diabetes #insulinpump #insulin #diabetesawareness
Brittle Diabetes
/bri·tuhl dai·uh·bee·teez/- noun
🔹A term healthcare providers may use to describe diabetes that’s especially difficult to manage. It causes severe swings in blood sugar levels that often result in hospitalizations.
#diabetes #health #brittlediabetes #healthcare
/bri·tuhl dai·uh·bee·teez/- noun
🔹A term healthcare providers may use to describe diabetes that’s especially difficult to manage. It causes severe swings in blood sugar levels that often result in hospitalizations.
#diabetes #health #brittlediabetes #healthcare
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Brittle Diabetes
/bri·tuhl dai·uh·bee·teez/- noun
🔹A term healthcare providers may use to describe diabetes that’s especially difficult to manage. It causes severe swings in blood sugar levels that often result in hospitalizations.
#diabetes #health #brittlediabetes #healthcare
/bri·tuhl dai·uh·bee·teez/- noun
🔹A term healthcare providers may use to describe diabetes that’s especially difficult to manage. It causes severe swings in blood sugar levels that often result in hospitalizations.
#diabetes #health #brittlediabetes #healthcare
How to Lower A1c
🔹Follow a balanced diet: Focus on whole grains, lean proteins, vegetables, and healthy fats while limiting refined carbs and sugary foods.
🔹Exercise regularly: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week, such as brisk walking or cycling.
#diabetes #a1c
🔹Follow a balanced diet: Focus on whole grains, lean proteins, vegetables, and healthy fats while limiting refined carbs and sugary foods.
🔹Exercise regularly: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week, such as brisk walking or cycling.
#diabetes #a1c
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
November is #NationalDiabetesAwarenessMonth, and today (Nov 14), we celebrate #WorldDiabetesDay 💙
💡 Fun fact: World Diabetes Day marks the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting. He co-discoverer of insulin in 1922!
💡 Fun fact: World Diabetes Day marks the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting. He co-discoverer of insulin in 1922!
November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
November is #NationalDiabetesAwarenessMonth, and today (Nov 14), we celebrate #WorldDiabetesDay 💙
💡 Fun fact: World Diabetes Day marks the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting. He co-discoverer of insulin in 1922!
💡 Fun fact: World Diabetes Day marks the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting. He co-discoverer of insulin in 1922!
Pancreatogenic Diabetes
🔹also known as type 3c diabetes, is a form of diabetes that arises from damage to the pancreas, specifically its ability to produce insulin, due to conditions like chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, or cystic fibrosis
#diabetes #pancreatogenicdiabetes
🔹also known as type 3c diabetes, is a form of diabetes that arises from damage to the pancreas, specifically its ability to produce insulin, due to conditions like chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, or cystic fibrosis
#diabetes #pancreatogenicdiabetes
May 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Pancreatogenic Diabetes
🔹also known as type 3c diabetes, is a form of diabetes that arises from damage to the pancreas, specifically its ability to produce insulin, due to conditions like chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, or cystic fibrosis
#diabetes #pancreatogenicdiabetes
🔹also known as type 3c diabetes, is a form of diabetes that arises from damage to the pancreas, specifically its ability to produce insulin, due to conditions like chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, or cystic fibrosis
#diabetes #pancreatogenicdiabetes
Best Low Glycemic Fruits
🍒 Cherries (GI: 20, GL: 3)
🍊 Grapefruit (GI: 25, GL: 3)
🍐 Pears (GI: 38, GL: 4)
🍎 Apples (GI: 39, GL: 6)
🍑 Plums (GI: 40, GL: 5)
🍓 Strawberries (GI: 41, GL: 3)
🍑 Peaches (GI: 42, GL: 5)
🍊 Oranges
#diabetes #lowglycemic #fruit
🍒 Cherries (GI: 20, GL: 3)
🍊 Grapefruit (GI: 25, GL: 3)
🍐 Pears (GI: 38, GL: 4)
🍎 Apples (GI: 39, GL: 6)
🍑 Plums (GI: 40, GL: 5)
🍓 Strawberries (GI: 41, GL: 3)
🍑 Peaches (GI: 42, GL: 5)
🍊 Oranges
#diabetes #lowglycemic #fruit
May 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Best Low Glycemic Fruits
🍒 Cherries (GI: 20, GL: 3)
🍊 Grapefruit (GI: 25, GL: 3)
🍐 Pears (GI: 38, GL: 4)
🍎 Apples (GI: 39, GL: 6)
🍑 Plums (GI: 40, GL: 5)
🍓 Strawberries (GI: 41, GL: 3)
🍑 Peaches (GI: 42, GL: 5)
🍊 Oranges
#diabetes #lowglycemic #fruit
🍒 Cherries (GI: 20, GL: 3)
🍊 Grapefruit (GI: 25, GL: 3)
🍐 Pears (GI: 38, GL: 4)
🍎 Apples (GI: 39, GL: 6)
🍑 Plums (GI: 40, GL: 5)
🍓 Strawberries (GI: 41, GL: 3)
🍑 Peaches (GI: 42, GL: 5)
🍊 Oranges
#diabetes #lowglycemic #fruit
Understanding Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
📊 How CGM Works:
Tiny sensor inserted under the skin
Measures glucose levels every few minutes
Transmits data wirelessly to your phone/receiver
Shows real-time glucose trends and patterns
#diabetes #glucose #glucosemonitor
📊 How CGM Works:
Tiny sensor inserted under the skin
Measures glucose levels every few minutes
Transmits data wirelessly to your phone/receiver
Shows real-time glucose trends and patterns
#diabetes #glucose #glucosemonitor
April 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Understanding Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
📊 How CGM Works:
Tiny sensor inserted under the skin
Measures glucose levels every few minutes
Transmits data wirelessly to your phone/receiver
Shows real-time glucose trends and patterns
#diabetes #glucose #glucosemonitor
📊 How CGM Works:
Tiny sensor inserted under the skin
Measures glucose levels every few minutes
Transmits data wirelessly to your phone/receiver
Shows real-time glucose trends and patterns
#diabetes #glucose #glucosemonitor
Diabetic Retinopathy
🔹Diabetic Retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the tissue at the back of the eye (retina). Poorly controlled blood sugar is a risk factor.
🔹Diabetic Retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the tissue at the back of the eye (retina). Poorly controlled blood sugar is a risk factor.
April 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Diabetic Retinopathy
🔹Diabetic Retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the tissue at the back of the eye (retina). Poorly controlled blood sugar is a risk factor.
🔹Diabetic Retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the tissue at the back of the eye (retina). Poorly controlled blood sugar is a risk factor.
Somogyi Effect
🔹Also known as rebound hyperglycemia, this occurs when the body responds to nighttime low blood sugar by releasing hormones that cause blood sugar to rise. This can lead to high blood sugar levels in the morning, often confused with the dawn phenomenon
#diabetes #somogyieffect
🔹Also known as rebound hyperglycemia, this occurs when the body responds to nighttime low blood sugar by releasing hormones that cause blood sugar to rise. This can lead to high blood sugar levels in the morning, often confused with the dawn phenomenon
#diabetes #somogyieffect
April 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Somogyi Effect
🔹Also known as rebound hyperglycemia, this occurs when the body responds to nighttime low blood sugar by releasing hormones that cause blood sugar to rise. This can lead to high blood sugar levels in the morning, often confused with the dawn phenomenon
#diabetes #somogyieffect
🔹Also known as rebound hyperglycemia, this occurs when the body responds to nighttime low blood sugar by releasing hormones that cause blood sugar to rise. This can lead to high blood sugar levels in the morning, often confused with the dawn phenomenon
#diabetes #somogyieffect
Diabetic Plate Method
🍽️ Master portion control with the Diabetes Plate Method! Your easy guide to balanced meals
📋 The Perfect Plate Setup:
- ½ plate: Non-starchy vegetables (broccoli, spinach)
- ¼ plate: Lean protein (chicken, fish, tofu)
- ¼ plate: Complex carbs (brown rice, quinoa)
#diabetes
🍽️ Master portion control with the Diabetes Plate Method! Your easy guide to balanced meals
📋 The Perfect Plate Setup:
- ½ plate: Non-starchy vegetables (broccoli, spinach)
- ¼ plate: Lean protein (chicken, fish, tofu)
- ¼ plate: Complex carbs (brown rice, quinoa)
#diabetes
April 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Diabetic Plate Method
🍽️ Master portion control with the Diabetes Plate Method! Your easy guide to balanced meals
📋 The Perfect Plate Setup:
- ½ plate: Non-starchy vegetables (broccoli, spinach)
- ¼ plate: Lean protein (chicken, fish, tofu)
- ¼ plate: Complex carbs (brown rice, quinoa)
#diabetes
🍽️ Master portion control with the Diabetes Plate Method! Your easy guide to balanced meals
📋 The Perfect Plate Setup:
- ½ plate: Non-starchy vegetables (broccoli, spinach)
- ¼ plate: Lean protein (chicken, fish, tofu)
- ¼ plate: Complex carbs (brown rice, quinoa)
#diabetes
Insulin-to-Carb Ratio (ICR)
🔹A personalized calculation that determines how many grams of carbohydrates one unit of rapid-acting insulin will cover. This ratio helps people who take insulin determine their mealtime insulin doses based on the carbohydrates they plan to eat.
#diabetes #insulin #carb
🔹A personalized calculation that determines how many grams of carbohydrates one unit of rapid-acting insulin will cover. This ratio helps people who take insulin determine their mealtime insulin doses based on the carbohydrates they plan to eat.
#diabetes #insulin #carb
March 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c)
🔹A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. The test shows the percentage of your hemoglobin proteins that are coated with sugar (glycated). For people with diabetes, the general target A1C is below 7%.
#diabetes #hba1c
🔹A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. The test shows the percentage of your hemoglobin proteins that are coated with sugar (glycated). For people with diabetes, the general target A1C is below 7%.
#diabetes #hba1c
March 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Diabetic Management Visual Diary
📱 Content Ideas:
- Before/after shots of healthy meal swaps
- Glucose meter readings with positive captions
- Workout selfies and activity tracking
- Meal prep organization photos
#diabetes #visualdiary
📱 Content Ideas:
- Before/after shots of healthy meal swaps
- Glucose meter readings with positive captions
- Workout selfies and activity tracking
- Meal prep organization photos
#diabetes #visualdiary
March 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Diabetic Management Visual Diary
📱 Content Ideas:
- Before/after shots of healthy meal swaps
- Glucose meter readings with positive captions
- Workout selfies and activity tracking
- Meal prep organization photos
#diabetes #visualdiary
📱 Content Ideas:
- Before/after shots of healthy meal swaps
- Glucose meter readings with positive captions
- Workout selfies and activity tracking
- Meal prep organization photos
#diabetes #visualdiary
Diabetic Gastroparesis
🔹A condition where damage to the vagus nerve causes delayed stomach emptying. This can affect blood sugar control by making it harder to predict when food will be digested and absorbed. Common symptoms include feeling full quickly, nauseal. #diabetes
🔹A condition where damage to the vagus nerve causes delayed stomach emptying. This can affect blood sugar control by making it harder to predict when food will be digested and absorbed. Common symptoms include feeling full quickly, nauseal. #diabetes
March 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Diabetic Gastroparesis
🔹A condition where damage to the vagus nerve causes delayed stomach emptying. This can affect blood sugar control by making it harder to predict when food will be digested and absorbed. Common symptoms include feeling full quickly, nauseal. #diabetes
🔹A condition where damage to the vagus nerve causes delayed stomach emptying. This can affect blood sugar control by making it harder to predict when food will be digested and absorbed. Common symptoms include feeling full quickly, nauseal. #diabetes
Healthy Idea for Breakfast
🍳 Start your day right with these blood sugar-friendly breakfast ideas!
🌅 Morning Favorites:
- Greek yogurt parfait with berries and nuts
- Veggie-packed egg white omelet
- Overnight oats with chia seeds
- Avocado toast on whole grain bread
#diabetes #food #health
🍳 Start your day right with these blood sugar-friendly breakfast ideas!
🌅 Morning Favorites:
- Greek yogurt parfait with berries and nuts
- Veggie-packed egg white omelet
- Overnight oats with chia seeds
- Avocado toast on whole grain bread
#diabetes #food #health
March 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
