50References1 “Definition and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and intermediate hyperglycaemia” World Health Organization, 20062 Diabetes Care, vol. 33 Jan;1 S82-86, 20103 Krall, L.P. and Beaser R.S.: Joslin Diabetes Manual. Philadelphia: Lea and Fibiger (1989), 261–263.4 Kahn, R. and Weir, G.: Joslin’s Diabetes Mellitus. Philadelphia: Lea and Fibiger (1994), 489.5 American Diabetes Association position statement on the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (1993).Recommendations for better diabetes control• Follow the advice of your healthcare professional.• Follow the exercise and meal plans recommended by your healthcareprofessional.• Take insulin or diabetes medication at your scheduled times.• Keep in touch with your emotional and physical condition.• Stress or illness can affect diabetes.• Watch for symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) andhyperglycemia (high blood glucose).• Always record your test results in a logbook. A logbook assists you inkeeping a record of your blood glucose results, along with information onyour food intake, exercise, and medication. If you do not have a logbook,call 855.776.0662, or visit ReliOn.com to obtain a free copy.• Review your logbook of test results with your healthcare professionalregularly.