Motivating yourself to monitor blood glucose: Meaningful blood glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes
30 January 2023
Meaningful blood glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes: Motivating yourself to self-monitor Keeping yourself motivated can often be quite tough. Having to monitor your blood glucose regularly can get on top of you sometimes, but it's important to remember that there is a purpose to what you are doing. Getting organised and making a plan may help you...
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What to do with your readings: Meaningful blood glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes
29 January 2023
What to do with your blood glucose readings So you’ve been checking your blood glucose levels and keeping a record, but what does it all mean? Blood glucose (sugar) targets will vary from person to person, and can depend on your age, your overall health and any medication you are prescribed. Generally, the target range for people with type...
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Why, when and how often to self-monitor: Meaningful blood glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes
28 January 2023
Why, when and how often to self-monitor your blood glucose levels Knowing when, why and how often to check your blood glucose levels is really important for self-monitoring. By checking regularly at various times of the day, you can keep a record of your levels and build a picture of how your blood glucose levels vary with what you eat and do....
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How to check your own blood sugar level: Meaningful blood glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes
27 January 2023
This video does not relate to any specific blood glucose monitor nor does it intend to replace the user guide supplied by the manufacturer of blood glucose monitors or any other equipment used in the process of monitoring blood glucose. Please liaise with the blood glucose monitor's manufacturers for any specific questions. Please consult with your healthcare...
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Introduction to meaningful blood glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes
26 January 2023
Introduction to meaningful blood glucose monitoring for people with type 2 diabetes Diabetes is a long term condition where the body is unable to properly manage the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood (blood glucose/sugar levels). As someone with diabetes, everything that you do, eat and drink has an effect on your blood glucose. In the short...
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Savoury pancake bites
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These savoury pancake bites make a great alternative to sweet pancakes and are ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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What is diabetes?
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This article explains the most common types of diabetes and how they arise, as well as some risk factors and signs and symptoms to look out for.
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Motivating yourself to monitor blood glucose: Meaningful blood glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes
30 January 2023
Meaningful blood glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes: Motivating yourself to self-monitor Keeping yourself motivated can often be quite tough. Having to monitor your blood glucose regularly can get on top of you sometimes, but it's important to remember that there is a purpose to what you are doing. Getting organised and making a plan may help you...
Read More What to do with your readings: Meaningful blood glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes
29 January 2023
What to do with your blood glucose readings So you’ve been checking your blood glucose levels and keeping a record, but what does it all mean? Blood glucose (sugar) targets will vary from person to person, and can depend on your age, your overall health and any medication you are prescribed. Generally, the target range for people with type...
Read More Why, when and how often to self-monitor: Meaningful blood glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes
28 January 2023
Why, when and how often to self-monitor your blood glucose levels Knowing when, why and how often to check your blood glucose levels is really important for self-monitoring. By checking regularly at various times of the day, you can keep a record of your levels and build a picture of how your blood glucose levels vary with what you eat and do....
Read More How to check your own blood sugar level: Meaningful blood glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes
27 January 2023
This video does not relate to any specific blood glucose monitor nor does it intend to replace the user guide supplied by the manufacturer of blood glucose monitors or any other equipment used in the process of monitoring blood glucose. Please liaise with the blood glucose monitor's manufacturers for any specific questions. Please consult with your healthcare...
Read More Introduction to meaningful blood glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes
26 January 2023
Introduction to meaningful blood glucose monitoring for people with type 2 diabetes Diabetes is a long term condition where the body is unable to properly manage the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood (blood glucose/sugar levels). As someone with diabetes, everything that you do, eat and drink has an effect on your blood glucose. In the short...
Read More Savoury pancake bites
18 January 2023
These savoury pancake bites make a great alternative to sweet pancakes and are ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Read More What is diabetes?
12 December 2022
This article explains the most common types of diabetes and how they arise, as well as some risk factors and signs and symptoms to look out for.
Read More Homemade hummus recipe
6 December 2022
Hummus is a super easy dish that makes a great snack or meal accompaniment. It can be made ahead of time for any event and served throughout the week, making it a must-have fridge filler!
Read More