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What You Should Know About Blood Glucose Tests as You Age

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What You Should Know About Blood Glucose Tests as You Age

When you have diabetes, you may use a blood glucose test to check the level of your blood glucose, or blood sugar. If you take insulin, you may use a blood glucose tester, or glucometer, a few times a day. If you take non-insulin medication, you may only need an A1c test, which is … Read more

Trial Holds Promise for Weekly Insulin for Type 2

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Trial Holds Promise for Weekly Insulin for Type 2

By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Type 2 diabetes can be tough to control without medication. But for some people, the thought of daily shots makes them delay or avoid starting insulin therapy. Now, new research offers some hope for those insulin avoiders — a once-a-week insulin … Read more