Some people with diabetes use supplies such as needles, lancets and blood strips which become medical waste. Learn the importance of disposing of them safely and properly. […]
Being overweight with diabetes can lead to other health problems. Find out six tips to lose weight even with diabetes. Discover the real deal about carbohydrates, weight gain and diabetes. Learn how to resist temptation and get the support you need. Determine the proper balance for shedding pounds without blood sugar fluctuations.
All blood glucose meters are not created equal. Differences include meter size, speed, cost and the amount of the blood sample needed. Find out how to choose the right blood glucose meter for you.
ADW Diabetes recently had the chance to speak with bestselling author, television personality, and diabetes expert Marlene Koch about her New York Times bestseller: Eat More of What You Love and how to healthfully to enjoy all the foods you love. Marlene also shared Four Tips […]
ADW Diabetes recently had the chance to speak with bestselling author, television personality, and diabetes expert Marlene Koch about her New York Times bestseller: EAT MORE OF WHAT YOU LOVE: Over 200 Brand-New Recipes Low in Sugar Fat and Calories and how to healthfully enjoy all the foods you love. […]
You can be in control of your diabetes, enjoy life to the fullest and live happily.
When we talk about diabetes control what do we actually mean? The three crucial elements to diabetes control are: 1) blood sugar, 2) blood cholesterol and 3) blood pressure. These three factors can help you avoid or delay complications and be […]
People with diabetes are concerned about kidney complications and how to avoid them. Fluctuating blood sugar levels and high blood pressure may cause kidney problems. Losing weight, lowering sodium intake and controlling your A1C are three major ways to help protect your kidneys.
People with diabetes may experience memory loss and confusion. The brain needs an ongoing blood supply and glucose to function properly. Fluctuating blood sugar levels and high blood pressure can affect the blood supply to your brain. This may cause memory problems or other related health conditions.
Diachieve has donated 50,000 glucose tabs to Camp Ho Mita Koda, a summer camp located near Cleveland, Ohio whose mission is to enable children to live well with diabetes through an enjoyable camp experience.
Camp Ho Mita Koda was founded in 1929 by […]
Insulin resistance refers to a state that occurs when people have pre-diabetes or diabetes type 2. The brain triggers the pancreas to release insulin after eating foods containing carbohydrates. The carbohydrates are broken down into sugar and due to insulin resistance they are unable to enter the cells of the muscle, fat, brain or liver. The […]