Some people may want a strict approach to managing blood glucose. Intensive diabetes management focuses on keeping blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible.
Since you are trying to keep your blood glucose levels low, there is a much higher chance of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) where blood glucose falls below 70 mg/dl.
Since you are trying to keep your blood glucose levels low, there is a much higher chance of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) where blood glucose falls below 70 mg/dl.
Clinical trials have shown that intensive diabetes management can greatly reduce the risk of diabetic eye disease (by 76%), kidney disease (by 60%) and nerve disease (by 60%).
Unfortunately there are drawbacks. Research shows:
Before you start on intensive diabetes management you should discuss the approach with your health care team. They may advise against it if you have any of the following:
If you decide to go ahead your care team will probably advise you to:
This information was reproduced from the "Complete Guide to Diabetes" with the permission of the American Diabetes Association.
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