Diabetes medication is prescribed by your physician to help keep your blood glucose at optimal levels. People with diabetes may also be required to take medications for related conditions, such as high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol levels, which add to the confusion. Consider these gentle reminders to help you take your diabetes medication correctly.
Research over the past decade has revealed that having diabetes and meditating can be a winning combination. From insulin resistance to managing stress and diabetes-related complications, meditating can make a notable difference in your overall well-being. Discover more about how focused breathing might help you lower your blood sugar.
As diabetes rates continue to increase worldwide, people are learning how healthy lifestyle changes can improve blood sugars and lower complication risks. A balanced eating plan can lower your blood sugar, improve your mood, and boost your energy levels. Discover how to eat healthy for diabetes.
Winter has arrived with huge amounts of snow fall in the West, Midwest and Northeast regions. The South, including Florida had temperatures in the 30’s. Caring for diabetes can be challenging enough, but winter conditions may make it even more difficult.
Several recent studies have shown a connection between sleep apnea and diabetes. Diagnosing and treating sleep apnea can help people with diabetes maintain better blood glucose control. Learn more about the relationship between diabetes and sleep apnea and what it means to your overall health.
Whether you have diabetes or care about someone who does, Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time to celebrate true love. It doesn’t mean you have to hit the candy isle full of sugary treats to enjoy on this day. Consider these healthy, alluring Valentine diabetes treats instead.
Heart attack rates have fallen in the last four decades due to increased public awareness, quicker emergency paramedic treatment, improved medical procedures and drugs in all groups except for women under the age of 55.
People with diabetes enjoy optimum well-being when they make smart choices about what to eat. The wrong food and beverage choices can lead to blood sugar highs and other physical complications. Discover delicious and healthy meal options with diabetes.
8 million adults in the United States discuss balance disorders with their health care providers on a yearly basis. Harvard Health reports "90% of hip fractures are due to falls in people who experience balance issues.
New Year’s healthy resolutions usually start out strong with high expectations of all the things we should be doing to keep ourselves healthy, happy and focused. Try not to start this year off with additional self- induced pressures.