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It seems strange to be able to keep blood sugar levels in control throughout the day and have morning blood sugar high, right? I mean, it doesn’t seem logical. After all, you haven’t eaten …

It is very important to keep a rein on blood sugar as best as you can. But one of the things that people often get into a panic about is their morning blood sugar. Shouldn’t it be lower in the …

Higher blood sugar in the morning is something that surprises many people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, especially when you’ve done everything right the day before and you expect your …

The info here was inspired by a comment left by Jim. He said: “One of the things that has confused me since being diagnosed Type 2 is blood sugar and A1c.” Of course, Jim is not alone. …

Too many of the wrong foods can quickly send your blood sugar levels soaring after eating, which will in turn raise your A1c and makes it difficult to gain control over your type 2 diabetes or …

As a person with type 2 diabetes, it is critical that you gain the best control of your blood sugar levels as you possibly can. While taking medication may be necessary, it shouldn’t be the only …

Let’s just get straight to the point, blood sugar fluctuations are normal for everyone, even people who do not have diabetes. Sure, in a perfect world our blood sugar levels would stay a …

Quality of sleep is an often overlooked and under appreciated factor in overall health and blood glucose regulation. You see, type 2 diabetes is a condition rooted in a disruption of hormones and lack …

As a person with type 2 diabetes, now more than ever during Covid-19 it is important to pay attention to your blood sugar levels. Why? According to health reports, people with type 2 diabetes may be …

Reader question: I think my blood sugar is all over the place and I haven’t really been testing it regularly. I need to get better control I think, but when should I check my blood sugar levels …

Blood sugar spikes are pretty much a guarantee at some point in time when you have type 2 diabetes.  Sometimes they seem to happen out of nowhere and leave you thinking, “did I do something …

Meet Margaret – a recent participant of the 21 Day Lower Blood Sugar Challenge and now a VIP Member. Tell us a bit about yourself and lifestyle. Diabetes has always been a part of my life. My …

Since the inception of our website, we’ve received hundreds of personal questions, many of them asking about a specific blood glucose measurement and how to interpret it. We LOVE this because it means …

As someone with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes maintaining a healthy blood sugar range is paramount for good health. It’s important to be able to interpret your own sugar level to know how to …

If you’re reading this your levels must be high and you probably want to know: is blood sugar level of 400 dangerous? Yes, blood sugar at 400 mg/dL (22.2 mmol/L) is a cause for concern! Blood …

Being that we’re here to help people with type 2 diabetes eat well and be well, questions (and confusions) about blood glucose levels come up all the time! Like many discussions we’ve had …

Blood sugar and cholesterol are two very important health indicators that we all need to take care of. And these become especially important to people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. …

No doubt at some point during your prediabetes or type 2 diabetes diagnosis or treatment, you’ve been required to have a fasting blood sugar test in the clinic or conducted one at home …

If you could turn your life around in as little as 30 days, would you be prepared to take action and do it? Today we’ve got a type 2 diabetes success story featuring an inspiring woman who took …

If you’re wondering about how to use a blood sugar monitor, how often to monitor, or have a few questions about monitor choices, you’re in the right place. We’re going to cover all …

Good glucose control with type 2 diabetes is very important. It’s the difference between good health and serious complications. Why? Because it’s the high glucose levels that cause damage …

Before we dig into this discussion, let’s just do a recap on fasting blood sugar levels – the numbers. The goal ranges do vary slightly depending on the recommending agency, but generally …

When it comes to blood sugar levels, the numbers always seem to confuse people. So we’re here today to cover a whole range of reader questions that have come in. If you have questions of your …

We often have the same repetitive questions arise around blood sugar, so we’ve collected a range of them and put together some short answers below. 1. What should my fasting blood sugar levels …

Have you ever checked your blood sugar and found it to be 50 (2.8 mmol/l) or more points higher than you’d expected? Say it normally runs in the low 100s (5.6-7). Suddenly you see a reading of 215 …

Blood sugar monitoring can be a bit of a chore but it is important to get into a good monitoring routine. I know the numbers can sometimes be surprising, such is having high morning levels when you …

There are lots of great resources hiding in the trenches of the DMP blog. So I thought I’d compile a list of the stuff that can help you know the right numbers, lower your blood sugar, and …

We love answering reader questions so if you ever have one yourself, please send it in 🙂 Todays question: I was wondering if a 120 blood sugar level is too high? For those measuring blood sugar in …