Category Archives: My Health

Type 1 diabetes accounts for 14.9 billion in healthcare costs in the U.S. each year, while all types of diabetes combine to account for @245 billion in annual costs. – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November

Type 1 diabetes strikes both children and adults at any age. It comes on suddenly, and causes dependence on injected or pumped insulin for life. – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November

When blood glucose is high, a person may feel tired and not have enough energy to get things done. – #PBNFacts #ProjectBlueNovember the quote is from Project Blue November

Hemoglobin A1c (also called HbA`c, HA1c, or A1C) is measured periodically every 2 to 3 months to determine the average blood sugar level over the lifespan of the red blood cell. While finger pricks self-testing provides information on blood glucose … Continue reading →

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication caused by insulin deficiency. Severely low insulin levels cause excessive amounts of glucose in the bloodstream (hyperglycaemia). Fat breakdown then accelerates and increase the production of fatty acids. These fatty acids are converted … Continue reading →