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.
Meat and Beans. Meat can be a source of calories and fat in the diet. To limit your calorie intake for pre-diabetes weight loss, choose more lean cuts of meat such as poultry without the skin, fish, shellfish, ham, pork loin, beef tenderloin and lean ground meat. Eating more meat alternatives, such as beans, can also help you reduce your calorie and fat intake.