Archive for the ‘Diabetes’ category

Gestastional Diabetes Risk

November 22nd, 2009

By Curtis Alexander, Pharm.D.
Summary: Gestational diabetes risk is a concern for every pregnant woman.  It’s important to control first and foremost with how you eat.  Secondly with activity.  Finally, your doctor may put you on medications to help control it.
Q: My doctor has been testing my blood sugar and has discussed that I might [...]

Fasting Blood Glucose

November 9th, 2009

By Curtis Alexander, Pharm.D.
Summary: Fasting blood glucose is a result of your liver making glucose when you aren’t eating.  A high level may be an early indicator of possible insulin resistance.  You can lower your fasting blood glucose levels through healthy eating.
Q: When I got my recent labs drawn I noticed that my blood [...]