Caring for an elderly adult with diabetes can be a major responsibility. Find out what should be done to provide the best possible care for your aging relatives, neighbors, and friends. Create a checklist of basic care routines to help seniors with diabetes live healthier lives.
We are in the heart of flu season which begins in October and ends somewhere late in the Spring. Outbreak of the flu can be highly unpredictable from season to season which makes it difficult to totally prevent.
The CDC continues to report that "diabetes is the largest and fastest growing chronic disease in the nation". In 2007, the total cost of diabetes was 147 billion a year and increased in 2012 to 245 billion.
Savvy people with diabetes have a dedicated health care team to help them develop and maintain good lifestyle habits. This team could include nurse practitioners, primary care physicians and physician assistants who treat diabetes. Learn what role each of these important team members play in the ongoing care and treatment of diabetes.
Thanksgiving is a time for expressing gratitude and sharing a meal with people you care about. Often the oven is filled with turkey and trimmings for this traditional meal. Discover 3 no bake desserts that for Thanksgiving that fit into your diabetes self-management plan.
There are many famous people who are leading successful lives with type 1 and 2 diabetes. These inspirational people include actresses, writers, politicians, business moguls and athletes. Discover a few famous people with diabetes who won’t let anything hold them back from achieving their dreams.
The A1C test is a blood test used to diagnose diabetes and see how well your diabetes self-management plan is working. When your numbers get high, it increases your risk of developing diabetes related complications such as neuropathy and kidney disease. Discover 4 simple ways to get your A1C down.
The routine of daily responsibilities and managing diabetes can get demanding. Taking time out for a getaway is a great way to relieve the pressure. Consider one or more of these 3 diabetes friendly vacations to help you get a fresh perspective.
Those who want to enlist in the military need to have a certain level of health and physical fitness which can be a major concern for people with diabetes. Fortunately, the latest treatments are making it a bit easier to join or remain in the military service if you have diabetes. Discover more about diabetes in […]
Diabetes is a disease often associated with inflammation. People with diabetes are also prone to certain health conditions such as obesity, high cholesterol, heart disease and stroke. Learn more about CRP. LDL and homocysteine levels and how they relate to diabetes.