Control Your Blood Sugar
July 21, 2026
Online Clinic
Diabetes Education
Diabetes can be a very serious disease. If it is not controlled, it can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and blindness. Diagnosis and treatment for diabetes can help prevent the serious problems that can result from it.
Signs & Symptoms of Diabetes
- Passing urine often
- Excessive thirst
- Extreme hunger
- Increased fatigue
- Being irritable
- Unusual weight loss
- Blurry vision
| 99 mg/dL and below | Normal |
| 100 to 125 mg/dL | Pre-diabetes* |
| 126 mg/dL and above | Diabetes. This is confirmed by repeating the test on a different day. |
| Before Meals | 70-130 mg/dL |
| 2 Hours After Meals | < 180 mg/dL |
| A1c | < 7 |
Ways to Keep Blood Sugar Controlled
- Lose weight if you are overweight. Maintain a healthy weight.
- Eat meals and snacks at regular times. Follow the meal plan for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, as advised by your health care provider.
- Read food labels to guide your choices.
- Strictly limit saturated fats. Eliminate trans fats.
- Do regular exercise. When you exercise, carry a carbohydrate source, such as 4 oz. of fruit juice, 6 hard candies, or 3-4 Glucose tablets.
- Limit alcohol, as advised by your health care provider.