Diabetes & Blood Glucose Issues
Blood Glucose Changes
Should You See a Dietitian for Help?
 
Do You Have A Family History of Diabetes?  NAS is committed to investigating client needs in their early 30's to help prevent future weight gain leading to Type 2 diabetes over 40 years of age.
 
 
Fasting Hyperglycemia  (fasting blood glucose 6 to 7 mmol/l)
Impaired Glucose Tolerance (fasting blood glucose under 6 mmol/l
    but a 1-2 hour test >11 mmol/l)
Gestational Diabetes  
Type 1 Diabetes   fasting blood glucose >7 mmol/l
    needing special diet & injections of      insulin
Type 2 Diabetes   fasting blood glucose > 7 mmol/l
    needing special diet management &/or      medication or insulin
 
 
Hypoglycemia : If you have a family history of diabetes but don't have diabetes and feel shaky, anxious and have low concentration ability before meals, you should check your blood glucose to see if you have low blood glucose or hypoglycemia.  A dietitian can help you manage these symtoms with diet and exercise.
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
E-mail Address: ts@nutritionassessment.com