Feet carry us where we need to go and take on pressure supporting our body weight. Proper foot care is essential for people with diabetes. Poor foot care can lead to serious health problems and even possible amputation. Foot care basics help ward off these health issues.
Gestational diabetes affects pregnant women who have never had diabetes before. A woman experiences high blood sugar levels during pregnancy which may have a serious impact on her and the baby. It is estimated 18 percent of pregnant women experience gestational diabetes.
Stress is an inevitable part of everyday life. Un-addressed stress may lead to other health issues. Stress management is essential, especially for people with diabetes. Stress can raise blood sugar and blood pressure causing serious health complications.
Pompano Beach, FL – February 21, 2012 – Diachieve has launched the latest item in their product line that is designed to benefit people with diabetes. Their Pharmaceutical-Grade Omega-3 supplement offers 850mg of Omega-3 fish oil with the highest concentration of EPA and DHA available.
Nearly all Americans consume much more sodium than they should, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of it comes from common restaurant or grocery store items.
For people with diabetes, monitoring blood glucose is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy. It is vital to monitor your blood sugar levels in order to determine the proper dosages of insulin and other medication. Monitoring glucose can also help you avoid drastic highs and lows.
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and with it comes an abundance of sweet treats that can be dangerous for the nearly 26 million Americans with type 2 diabetes who need to maintain blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol control.
American Diabetes Wholesale announced that they have become one of the major sponsors for ‘Downhill For Diabetes’ charity event. The event, held at Pico Mountain Resort, in Killington, Vermont, will take place on February 26, 2012. Beginning at 8AM, the day-long event will include skiing and snowboarding with the focus of raising money for diabetes research.
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Diabetes can have some serious complications. For example, few people would guess that diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, amputation, and blindness in the United States. Knowing how to treat the complications of diabetes is essential to maintaining overall health. Let’s take a closer look at some of the common complications of diabetes.