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Chemotherapy Impact on Blood Sugar Levels

Chemotherapy can increase your blood sugar levels, so it is important to monitor your blood glucose frequently. Your doctor will make necessary adjustments to your doses.

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Significant Blood Sugar Fluctuation: Cause for Concern?

Post-meal readings are influenced by your diet, causing them to fluctuate based on your carbohydrate intake. It is important to assess your dietary habits and monitor your carbohydrate consumption.

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Adjusting Insulin Dosage as Blood Sugar Levels Stabilize

When your sugar levels stabilize within the normal fasting range of 70-100 and post-meal range of 70-140, it's time to contemplate reducing your insulin dosage. If your sugar levels consistently remain at the lower end of the range, you can gradually decrease

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Are You At Risk for Diabetes? Learn About Type 1, Type 2, and MODY

Family history is indeed an important factor when it comes to diabetes. Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes can have a positive family history, meaning if close relatives have been diagnosed, your risk may be higher. Additionally, Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the

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Does Sugar and Starch Affect Blood Pressure?

Yes, there can be a link between sugar and starch intake and blood pressure. Excessive sugar, especially refined sugars, can cause insulin levels to rise, leading to increased salt retention and higher blood pressure. It's great that you've noticed your blood

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