In my personal and professional experience, I have witnessed plenty of incidents of blood glucose when it’s too high (hyperglycemia): I am trained as a nurse, and specialised in diabetes,... read more →
“I know the pond in which all the little children lie, waiting till the storks come to take them to their parents. The prettiest little babies lie there dreaming more... read more →
Is insulin enough to reduce blood sugar immediately? Insulin’s main function is to lower blood sugar levels, but does your insulin dosage do the job? The simple answer is: yes,... read more →
You start feeling shaky, hungry, irritable, and you realise you’ve got low blood sugar. What do you do? Having to concentrate on the next step is already difficult when you’re... read more →
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a seasoned blood sugar buff, or a relative of someone with diabetes, there’s always room to learn. At Hedia, managing diabetes is what we’re all about.... read more →
Blood sugar levels rise and fall as the body does its business. Insulin is responsible for lowering blood sugar. This is the basic and common answer as to what causes... read more →
When blood sugar is too low, it means that there is not enough glucose in the blood. The body needs that glucose for energy in order to function. However, without... read more →
The sun is warming the crisp air, the daffodils are greeting the singing cuckoos, and everybody is asking you if you can eat chocolate Easter eggs. Often, people don’t realise... read more →
COVID-19 – commonly referred to as coronavirus – is becoming a continuous global focus. The World Health Organization has confirmed that the coronavirus is a pandemic, and governments are taking... read more →
To get straight to the point: yes, exercise can lower blood sugar. But, exercise can also raise blood sugar. It depends on what kind of exercise you’re doing. Aerobic exercise... read more →
