A spirometer is an apparatus for measuring the volume of air inspired and expired by the lungs. A spirometer measures ventilation, the movement of air into and out of the lungs. The spirogram will identify two different types of abnormal ventilation patterns, obstructive and restrictive.
Non-Starchy Fruits and Vegetables. If you are trying to lower your blood sugar level, add vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, green beans and other vegetables with a low starch content. Strawberries, pears, oranges and apples are also excellent choices that will help you control your blood sugar.
âLow-fat or fat-free milk is a great beverage for people with diabetes,â Brown-Riggs says. Adding milk to a healthy diet can also help lower your blood pressure (a concern for many people with diabetes) by three to five points, according to research from the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.