About Type 2 Diabetes: Ups and Downs of Blood Sugar

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Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Elizabeth Woolley, your Guide to Type 2 Diabetes You do everything right, yet the numbers on your blood sugar meter don't seem to be cooperating. Here is some info to help reach your blood sugar goals and understand what can cause them to go wild despite all your best efforts. Ups and Downs of Blood Sugar Blood glucose levels fluctuate all the time, depending on many factors. The trick is to keep them from going too low or too high. If you are aware of the kinds of things that can affect your blood sugar, it's easier to keep it under control. See More About:  hyperglycemia  hypoglycemia  diabetes management Waking Up With High Glucose Levels? Have you ever had high morning blood glucose levels? Occasionally, you may wake up in the morning and check your blood sugar before breakfast, and your blood glucose levels are high. Higher than usual. What's going on? It could be one of several causes. See More About:  diabetes management  diabetes symptoms  hypoglycemia Blood Sugar Levels When You Are Sick An illness can make your blood sugar levels misbehave. Learn what to expect and how to handle this situation. See More About:  diabetes management  diabetes emergencies  medication safety Signs of Low Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia or insulin shock) is not just a concern for people with type 1 diabetes. Although it does not happen as often, if you have type 2 diabetes you can also be at risk and should be familiar with the signs of low blood sugar. See More About:  hypoglycemia  blood glucose levels  blood glucose monitoring Type 2 Diabetes Ads Type 2 Diabetes Diet Diabetes 2 Diabetes Blood Sugar Diabetes Type 2 Symptoms Diabetes Featured Articles Diabetes Treatments Overview Pre-diabetes Children and Diabetes Teens, Young Adults and Diabetes Seniors with Diabetes Pregnancy and Diabetes   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Woolley Type 2 Diabetes Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Diabetes? Symptoms of Diabetes Diagnosis of Diabetes Diabetes Treatments Overview Diabetes Post Surgery Concerns   Follow me on: Advertisement