Patient Guides
Understanding Your Blood Glucose Readings
Checking your blood glucose can provide useful information about how your body responds to food, activity, medicines and everyday routines. But an isolated number rarely tells the whole story
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Recognising and Managing Low Blood Sugar
Low blood sugar, or hypoglycaemia, can occur in people taking insulin or certain glucose-lowering medicines. Recognising and treating it promptly is important.
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Starting Insulin: What You Need to Know
Starting insulin can feel like a major change in diabetes treatment. With the correct technique and a clear understanding of your insulin plan, it can become a manageable part of your daily routine.
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Building a Balanced Plate
Healthy eating does not require a separate “diabetic diet” or completely avoiding carbohydrates.
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Reading Food Labels
Food labels can help you compare packaged foods—but only if you know where to look.
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Preparing for Your Diabetes or Metabolic Consultation
A little preparation before your consultation can help provide a clearer picture of your health and make the discussion more productive.
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