People perpetuate several myths about diabetes which have no basis in fact. Myths cause unnecessary fear and prevent people from learning the truth. Consider these 5 common diabetes myths that are often shared in casual conversation.
Over 23 million American are affected by diabetes, a disorder where insulin is lacking or the body responds incorrectly to the insulin that is present. A healthy diet and a positive self-management routine are essential for people with diabetes. These simple do’s and don’ts can help you stay on track.
According to a report released by CNN news 53% of respondents or a majority of U.S. adults opt to indulge in holiday foods to enjoy the season and may decide to address the weight gain in the New Year. Only 23% of those who responded stated they would make a major dietary change after the holidays.”
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The pressure of enjoying a New Year’s Eve celebration may be too much to handle especially when you have diabetes. You already know that temptation is all around you. Remember that you can have fun and not sabotage your blood glucose control when you have a good plan in place. If you do mess up, it […]
During this week, in a diabetes educational session I taught a 63 year old woman who has had Type 2 since age 30. She began her journey with gestational diabetes during her last pregnancy and 3 years later developed type 2.
There is always new information pertaining to topics on diabetes being presented from various sources such as television, the web, and medical journal studies. I like to explain the trends in a simple format to help you stay connected without all the medical jargon. I try to cover a variety of topics in this newsletter which […]
The country has recently been hit with some tough weather including tornadoes and flooding. We are hopeful that as the summer season progresses, more sunshine will be available for outdoor activities. Skin care is especially important when you have diabetes since sun burn can be even more difficult to treat, due to reduced healing capabilities. Being […]
My patients are the ones who inspire many of the newsletter topics. If it is on their minds there is a good chance that you may be thinking about these topics as well. This weeks patient education sessions were informative and several patients were focused on “belly fat and stress eating.” Let me share the points […]
In honor of National Nutrition Month (which took place in March), I wanted to share what a dietitian’s role is in helping you with your diabetes management. I always suggest a complete accredited diabetes management program, which offers information including diabetes overview, medications, complications, exercise, stress management and nutrition.
People with diabetes want to get the latest facts about their health condition. Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to the effective self-management of diabetes. Learn how to use the web to find the most accurate information about diabetes and how to spot inaccuracies.