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Having accurate blood sugar readings are extremely important for proper and safe treatment. Accuracy depends on good technique, proper care of the test strips and meter function.
Technique:
- Always wash your hands or use alcohol preps. Dry them well.
- Squeeze or massage the finger gently until a drop of blood forms that is adequate for the meter.
- Let the meter wick the blood into the strip.
Care of test strips:
- Store test strips as directed--strips are sensitive to light, moisture and extreme temperatures.
- Don't use expired strips!
- Periodically run control tests, especially if the blood sugar seems to be way off from normal or the strips were not stored properly.
Meter Function:
- Test the blood glucose meter by doing a finger stick when having a fasting glucose test at the lab and compare the results.
It's important to know that blood glucose result of a meter lab test, meter to meter test or a finger to finger test will never be the same. The results, however, should be within +/-15-20 % of each other to verify accuracy of the blood sugar. |
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Recipe of the Week: Veggie Burritos |
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Trying to eat more vegetables? These burritos are a great place to start! This meal is full of flavor and fiber!
Prep Time: 15 minutes. This Recipe Serves 4 Ingredients
2 teaspoons canola oil 3 large carrots, small dice 1 cup broccoli, small dice 1 cup cauliflower, small dice 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin � teaspoon black pepper � teaspoon garlic powder 4 large low-carb whole wheat tortillas 8 tablespoons reduced-fat shredded, cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 large tomato, diced � avocado, sliced (into 8 slices) Instructions
- Heat oil in saut� pan over medium high heat. Add the carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower, and saut� for 5-7 minutes. Add the beans, chili powder, cumin, pepper, and garlic powder, and stir to incorporate. Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Scoop � of the veggie mixture into a tortilla. Top with 2 tablespoons of cheese, � cup lettuce, diced tomatoes, and 2 avocado slices. Fold into a burrito. Repeat the procedure
for the remaining 3 burritos.
Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories305
- Carbohydrate46 g
- Protein20 g
- Fat12.0 g
- Saturated Fat2.7 g
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Diabetes Group Classes
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The Aspirus Diabetes Education Center offers weekly group classes. Morning, afternoon and evening sessions are available. The class topics are:
- Diabetes Overview/ Prevention of Complications/Health Care Maintenance
- Nutrition
- Exercise and Lifestyle Adjustment
If it's been a while since you've had formal diabetes education, ask your doctor for a referral for these helpful classes. For more information, give us a call.
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Free Heart Healthy Grocery Store Tours
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Join a registered dietitian for a free guided tour of the Trigs grocery store in Wausau. Explore how you can make choices that will help you lead a healthier life style. See link for the lastest tour schedule. Trig's grocery store tour schedule. Be sure to call and sign-up for the tour if you are interested. |
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Contact Us |
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If you have any questions related to diabetes or this newsletter, please do not hesitate to contact the Aspirus Diabetes
Education Center at:
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