Conversion Table for Blood Glucose Monitoring - Joslin Diabetes …
WEB110. 15.0. 270. 50.0. 900. Learn About the Do IT Program. People from outside the US may find this table convenient for converting US blood glucose values which are given in mg/dl into values generated by their blood glucose meters, which are generated in mmol/L. Please note that these are approximate values based on a conversion factor of 18.
Joslin Diabetes Center – World Leader in Diabetes Care & Research
WEBResearch. At Joslin Diabetes Center, we are proud to be the global leader in diabetes research. Since 1898, we’ve been at the forefront of discovery, and committed to preventing and curing diabetes worldwide. The groundbreaking studies and innovations that start here offer new knowledge and new hope. They will become tomorrow’s life ...
Dosing Insulin - Joslin Diabetes Center
WEBOne of the things patients often fear about being diagnosed with diabetes is insulin injections. In most cases, if you have type 1 you will be taking insulin a number of times a day. And, most likely because you are new to diabetes, the decision about which insulin to take and how to take it will be made by your health care provider. But as you learn more …
Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed? - Joslin Diabetes Center
WEBHowever, over the past decade the incidence of type2 diabetes has been increasing in adolescents and the young adult population. According to recent research, type 2 diabetes cannot be cured, but individuals can have glucose levels that return to non-diabetes range, (complete remission) or pre-diabetes glucose level (partial remission) The ...
Contact - Joslin Diabetes Center
WEBPhysician Referrals. To refer a patient to Joslin, call: Adult Clinic: 617-309-2440. Pediatric Clinic: 617-732-2603. Ophthalmology: 617-309-2552. Physician Referrals.
About Joslin Diabetes Center
WEBAbout Our Diabetes Research Center. Joslin Diabetes Center is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a health care system that brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 4,000 physicians and 35,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access to great care and advance the ...
Patient Portal - Joslin Diabetes Center
WEBAs of June 1, 2024, the NextGen Patient Portal is being retired. This patient portal will be available as read only for a period of time. Please use MyBILH Chart to access your health information going forward. Access the retired NextGen Patient Portal here. Joslin Diabetes Center patients can access their health and medical records 24/7 ...
Goals for Glucose Control - Joslin Diabetes Center
WEBGoals for Glucose Control. Discuss glucose (sugar) targets with your healthcare team when creating your diabetes management plan. People who have diabetes should be monitoring their glucose regularly at home. Regular glucose monitoring helps you determine how well your diabetes management program of meal planning, exercising and medication (as ...
Different Types of Insulin | Joslin Diabetes Center
WEBTake 1-2 times each day. Background insulins are: NPH (intermediate-acting and cloudy looking), Glargine and detemir insulin (long-acting and clear looking – also called “basal” insulin because they have no peak) Mealtime Insulin (rapid and short-acting) Helps control glucose after eating a meal or snack.
Avoiding Nighttime Hypoglycemia | Joslin Diabetes Center
WEBPlease consult your healthcare provider for advice about a specific medical condition. To make an appointment with a Joslin provider or diabetes care and education specialist please call (617) 309-2440. Nighttime hypoglycemia can be the result of a number of factors in people with diabetes. It is important to learn what causes hypoglycemia (low ...