Formerly a disease that usually struck adults aged 40 and over, more health care providers are diagnosing children with type 2 diabetes. It is now one of the most common chronic diseases in children and teens. Find out more about children with type 2 diabetes including symptoms and healthy habits to ward off this disease.
Stress can take a toll on your health, especially for people with diabetes. Blood sugar levels rise when you are stressed. Exercise is a way to minimize stress and lower blood sugar for improved overall well-being.
A diagnosis of diabetes does not mean you are destined to have a more difficult life. You can take control of the situation with a few simple lifestyle changes. These five tips will help you live a full and healthy life with diabetes.
Without or without diabetes, there are several life saving screening tests you should have done regularly. Tests indicate if a problem exists so it can be addressed sooner rather than later. Regular testing is important because early detection saves lives.
Diabetes is an autoimmune disease as well as a metabolic disorder. It is common to have other autoimmune diseases when you have diabetes. Learn more about these diseases such as hypothyroidism and arthritis.
ADW Diabetes recently had the opportunity to talk to retired NFL star and current ESPN Radio personality Mike Golic. Golic is continuing his work with Merck on a new program called ‘The Game Plan’ as they attempt to bring easy to use and understand tools to the public about […]
Safely storing diabetes medication and supplies ensures they work when you need them. Heat, humidity, artificial light and improper storage methods can minimize the effectiveness of your diabetes medications. […]
Weight gain is an important health issue for people with diabetes. Proper weight management minimizes the symptoms of diabetes and helps reduce the chance of heart disease and other related problems. Many people with diabetes question whether obesity drugs are a viable solution.
Many people with diabetes take at least one dietary supplement. OTC supplements for diabetes such as omega 3 fish oils and black raspberry can reduce inflammation, boost immunity and offer other essential health benefits.
ADW Diabetes recently had the opportunity to talk to American Idol judge and Grammy Award winning producer Randy Jackson. Jackson is working with Merck on a new program called ‘Taking Diabetes To Heart’ in an attempt to offer quality information and resources about diabetes.
Jackson was diagnosed with Type 2 […]