Knowing the bacteria in your gut can also help people with type 2 diabetes. Your gut area runs from your mouth to the end of your intestines, with a focus on your stomach and intestines. Learn more about gut bacteria and how it is linked to diabetes.
Between holiday eating and being more sedentary during the cold weather, winter seems to be the season when people tend to pack on extra pounds. But people with diabetes need to maintain a healthy weight to have the best control over their blood sugar levels. Discover effective ways to melt off winter pounds and boost your […]
People may get overwhelmed after a diagnosis of diabetes for many reasons. Diabetes education is the key to proper diabetes self-management. 90% of diabetes care comes from you, the patient. With so much already on your to-do list, find out why you should attend diabetes education.
The radio stopped playing holiday music, the weather outside is dreary and winter doldrums might start to set in. You may start craving high carbohydrate snacks and think about skipping workouts in poor weather conditions. Learn how to get over your winter diabetes woes and make the most of taking care of yourself during every season […]
An increasing number of people are coping with elderly parents who have been diagnosed with diabetes. As your parent gets accustomed to the diagnosis and related lifestyle changes, you may both go through a traumatic period. Discover how to cope when you have elderly parents with diabetes.
Your skin can take a beating in the winter chill and become dry and cracked. People with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing skin infections and other problems. Consider these 4 simple tips for winter skin with diabetes. […]
When people have diabetes, their bodies cannot process or respond to insulin. As a result, they are advised to limit their intake of simple sugar. Learn more about 4 types of sugar – white, brown, honey and agave – and what they mean to you.
Learning about the glycemic index may help people with diabetes better control their blood sugar levels. The glycemic index is a way to measure the effect certain foods have on your blood sugar. Controversy still remains when the glycemic index is discussed. Some professionals say eating foods with a high glycemic index in combination with other […]
New trends in diabetes eye care focus on early detection and prevention. People with diabetes are prone to certain eye conditions. Discover more about how diabetes affects the eyes and what you can do about it.
Your pancreas is an essential part of your digestive system. It produces certain chemicals that help to properly digest the foods you eat. Discover more about how your pancreas works and what that means for people with diabetes.