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Article: Keeping track of your BLOOD GLUCOSE
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- New Straits Times
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- October 2, 2005
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New Straits Times
10-02-2005
Keeping track of your BLOOD GLUCOSE
Edition: New Sunday Times
PROLONGED high blood glucose level (hyperglycaemia) can damage small and
large blood vessels, which may lead to a host of many diabetic
complications. Studies have shown that good control of your blood glucose
level would be able to prevent or delay the dreaded complications. This
is why self-monitoring of blood glucose level (self monitoring) is an
important component of your diabetes management. It allows you and your
doctor to assess whether you are reaching your blood glucose control
targets or make the adjustments to your treatment, if needed. Here are
answers to some common questions that ...