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Sleep & Diabetes

Sleep Disorders Are Common in Diabetes – Sleep disorders such as insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and restless legs syndrome (RLS) are more prevalent in diabetic individuals than in the general population.

Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is an important part of diabetes management.1 SMBG involves pricking a finger to obtain blood sample for a blood glucose meter, which shows the current blood glucose concentration to the user.2 Glucose monitoring is a useful tool that helps assess response to therapy, prevent hypoglycemia, and guide changes to medication, diet, and exercise.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Continuous glucose monitoring allows automatic tracking of glucose levels throughout the day and night.1 Real-time continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) use a sensor inserted under the skin to measures interstitial glucose concentrations every few minutes. Users can track their glucose levels through a monitor connected to the sensor.

Benefits of Dietary Fiber in Diabetes

With the current emphasis on the importance of nutritional therapy and healthy eating in the management of diabetes, the potential health benefits of dietary fiber have gained increasing interest.1 Dietary fiber is defined as complex carbohydrates (in contrast to simple carbohydrates such as simple sugars) that are not digested or absorbed by the human small intestine.1–4 The consumption of dietary fiber has...

Understanding Obesity and Diabetes

Obesity is a chronic disease that is currently defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30.1 BMI is a system used to estimate body fat and compare weights independent of stature across a population. It is calculated by dividing body weight (kg) by the square of height (m2).