People with diabetes need to balance the dose of insulin or hypoglycemic medication and food intake. To find out if your blood glucose is at normal levels, they must measure and meet daily variation patterns of glycemia.

For this purpose, different systems have been developed to measure blood glucose. All these devices currently require a person to extract a drop of blood through a finger prick and placed in a reagent or sensor that will analyze it, several times a day. Many times the changes are such that the person does not know whether the levels present are within normal limits.

It is important to note that variations in blood glucose are based on several factors such as age, type of diabetes, the years you have with the disease, other illnesses, lifestyle. As an example, if you are diabetic, we can write down a list of values to achieve basic objectives.

Fasting or before a meal, glucose 60-100 mark is Excellent, if you mark 100-140 is good, 140 to 180 moderate and 180 is insufficient.

After a meal of 110-140 is excellent, from 140 to 180 is good, from 180 to 220 moderate and 220 is insufficient.

Surely your doctor will help to set their own goals, because for some people less than 80 mg. glucose is too low, while others may be under less than 100 mg. By contrast, more than 120 mg. before a meal is too high for some, while others may be normal.

Write clearly the results of their analysis, as this information is important for your doctor to make any changes to the medication he prescribes as the diet recommends. Can and should note if he was sick, if you were under stress, if you did or did not exercise, and changes in diet.

For the measurement of insulin using tools that vary in size, weight and shape of the measurement, but generally all have been tested to ensure the accuracy of the results.

Weapon Diagnostics, we have a range of glucose meters and blood glucose meters that are so easy to use that you will be surprised. Also at your disposal, all the elements you need to carry out a detailed measurement of glucose, which will help you better manage your diabetes. Call or visit us to see the variety of diabetes support we have, in addition to providing technical assistance to those in need.

The main goal of treatment is to maintain glucose levels within normal ranges. Treatment depends on the type of diabetes you have. It is an illness that requires daily monitoring and strict control of blood sugar levels.

In type 1 diabetes must apply the insulin that the body can not produce (there are synthetic insulins), we need people with this type of diabetes monitor their glucose levels continuously and exercise daily.

The treatment of type 2 diabetes primarily includes changes in diet, regular exercise and weight control. If these measures, which together are called changes in lifestyle are not enough, your doctor may prescribe medication to lower blood glucose levels.

If untreated, diabetes can cause:
* High blood sugar levels that can make a person feel thirst, fatigue, weight loss, frequent urination or frequent infections.
* Other serious health problems: damage to other organs, especially eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart.

People with diabetes may also have decreased levels of sugar due to: excess of drugs that lower blood sugar, excessive dose of insulin or do not eat enough. It is important to follow the pattern of food and medicines your doctor prescribes. A significant decrease in blood sugar levels can make people have tremors, dizziness, sweating, hunger, headache, pale skin, moodiness or behavior changes, difficulty paying attention, confusion and tingling in the mouth .

The best way to control diabetes is to have your blood sugar levels within normal parameters. Remember, blood sugar levels rise after eating any food, so it is very important to monitor very closely the meal plan.

Complications
* Renal (kidney)
* Cardiovascular disease (heart)
* Blindness
* Nerve damage
* Amputation
* Decreased life expectancy
* Death