CHEMED Diabetes Care ManagementFeb 8, 20222 minDiabetes DialogueWhat is Diabetes?Sugar & Insulin The food we eat is digested and turned into sugar/glucose, that we use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that is near...
CHEMED Diabetes Care ManagementFeb 8, 20221 minDiabetes DialogueHow High Sugar Causes DamageSugar can be thought of as a crystal. When there is too much sugar/glucose in the blood, it ends up floating in the veins, scratching at...
CHEMED Diabetes Care ManagementFeb 8, 20221 minDiabetes DialogueBlood Sugar Level OverviewBlood sugar levels vary throughout the day. There are many factors that impact the blood sugar level. Blood Sugar Goals Keeping a log...
CHEMED Diabetes Care ManagementFeb 8, 20221 minDiabetes DialogueDiabetes & the KidneysDiabetes can cause chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease may lead to end stage renal failure. Kidneys act as filters. Blood goes...