Virtually all people with diabetes know that they must regulate their blood sugar in order to remain healthy and prevent complications. But did you know that checking your blood pressure is equally important for people with diabetes? The combination of diabetes and high blood pressure doubles your risk for cardiovascular disease.
The Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (HANES) states, “16% of community dwelling Americans older than 65 consume fewer than 1,000 calories in a day which is considered under nutrition”. […]
People with diabetes need to control their blood sugar. Using a diabetes glucose kit is a way to measure your blood sugar and make changes as needed. Find out how to choose a glucose meter for better diabetes management.
Blood glucose meters are used to measure and display the […]
People with diabetes face the stress of constantly managing the condition and the risk of related health issues. Meditation can help diabetes by reducing stress, lowering blood sugar levels and minimizing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Find out how taking some quiet time to meditate can help people manage diabetes and achieve improved overall well-being.
There are over 29 million people in America with diabetes and over 86 million people with pre-diabetes. Some of the risk factors such as age and genetics can’t be changed but many other risk factors can. Change is certainly difficult but by making some modifications you may be able to prevent pre-diabetes to becoming diabetes and […]
According to Diabetes Control, a journal targeted towards endocrinologists and diabetes professionals, the number of diabetic patients worldwide is projected to rise from 171 million in 2000 to 366 million in 2030. […]
People with diabetes depend on certain medical equipment to help them maintain the best possible blood glucose control and over all health. From determining their blood glucose levels to checking their blood pressure, people need equipment for proper diabetes management. Find out why medical equipment does matter when it comes to optimum health […]
Guilt-free summer dishes for people with diabetes can tantalize their taste buds and help them stick to a healthful diabetes meal plan. During the easygoing season of backyard barbecues and outdoor soirees, there are plenty of mouthwatering options to try. […]
Researchers at Indiana University School of Optometry and The Biocomplexity Institute at Indiana University have been actively working to recreate a “virtual tissue model of the diabetic eye”. They were able to “show precisely how a small protein can both damage and grow vessels in the eye that cause vision loss and blindness in those with […]
Recent studies have revealed memory loss is more prevalent in people with certain chronic illnesses. For example, people with high blood sugar levels and inflammation have an increased risk of memory loss as well as those with elevated blood pressure levels.