Jun
29, 2015
New Summer Products to Beat the Heat with Diabetes
Summer is here and it can be tough to beat the heat with diabetes. Discover easy ways and new summer products to help you combat the heat and enjoy the sunny days of summer.
Jun
19, 2015
Bone Health and Diabetes
Diabetes affects your blood sugar, but it may also lead to other health issues, such as weakened bones. Poor bone health can be linked to diabetes as well as certain health complications associated with diabetes. Discover more about the connection between bone health and diabetes.
May
20, 2015
Vitamin D, Exercise and Falling With Diabetes
People with diabetes can be susceptible to falls, especially if they experience numbness, or have been diagnosed with neuropathy or certain neurological problems. The latest information discusses the possible benefits of exercise and vitamin D to help prevent falls when you have diabetes. Learn more about how vitamin D and exercise may help people with diabetes […]
May
12, 2015
What Blunts Your Immune System?
Having diabetes may compromise your immune system and makes it harder to ward off other health issues. There are other factors that can compromise your immune system. Learn what you can do about conditions that blunt your immune system.
Apr
15, 2015
Interesting Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
People with diabetes have an increased tendency to feel tired and fatigued. Fortunately, there are ways to fight these feelings and become more energized. Discover a few interesting ways to boost your metabolism and get the energy you want to fuel your day.
Jan
8, 2014
Diabetes: Facts About Exercise
Exercise can easily produce positive results to anyone who has a chronic illness including heart disease, lung ailments, joint/back issues and diabetes. It helps each condition in a variety of ways but can specifically impact diabetes by using insulin more efficiently and ultimately lowering blood sugars.
Oct
23, 2013
Tips For Taking Insulin Without Weight Gain
I have frequently heard from my patients that preventing weight gain when on insulin is nearly impossible. The research in the literature often states the same thing. The reason for weight gain is when you are taking insulin you are no longer losing large amounts of sugar and calories through your urine as when you are […]
Jan
25, 2012
ADW Interviews Fitness Expert and Wellness Coach, Shea Vaughn
American Diabetes Wholesale recently had the chance to interview fitness expert and wellness coach Shea Vaughn. Vaughn’s new book titled ‘Breakthrough – The 5 Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great and Find Total Well-Being’ was written to inspire women to transform their lives into healthier ones. Vaughn has taken her 25 years of experience as […]
Nov
2, 2011
Exercise & Diabetes
Everyone should be concerned about fitting exercise into their daily routines. If you have diabetes, it is essential to keep moving. A recent study conducted by the University of California showed lifting weights and resistance training is beneficial for people with diabetes.[1] The study found an association between muscle mass and minimizing insulin resistance. A lower […]
Jul
20, 2011
Four Components of Exercise
An article presented in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (December 2010 – Vol 42 / Issue 12-2282-2303) states that “before we only assumed exercise would help people with diabetes, now we have multiple high quality studies that confirm it improves blood glucose control, it positively affect lipids, blood pressure, decreases cardiovascular events, decreases mortality […]