Monitoring blood glucose levels using a meter and with the A1C lab test, a measure of average blood glucose for the past two to three months, is a key part of staying healthy with diabetes. The goal is to avoid hypoglycemia, low blood glucose, and hyperglycemia, high blood glucose.
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In February, cross-country skier Kris Freeman, who lives with type 1 diabetes, heads to his fourth Winter Olympics! Freeman was diagnosed with diabetes at age 19, the same year he was asked to join the U.S Ski Team. Read more >
