During this week’s diabetes management training, I instructed a 62 year old male who has had type 2 diabetes for over 15 years and was never given the skills of diabetes education. He has always worked as a cab driver and did not have health insurance until the recent introduction of ACA insurance.
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Diabetes can lead to many other health conditions, yet few people recognize the connection between hearing loss and diabetes. Discover more about hearing loss and diabetes and what you can do about it.
Choosing the right dessert can be a challenge when you have diabetes. Fortunately, there are a variety of decadent summer fun desserts that won’t cause your blood sugar levels to soar. Discover 4 tasty, easy and fun desserts with diabetes.
Often people with diabetes are at risk of developing high blood pressure. Take measures now to lower your blood pressure and help bring the numbers down. Discover 6 ways to cut your blood pressure naturally before it becomes a major health issue.
Vitamins are classified as either fat or water soluble based on how they act in your body. Some vitamins are dissolved in fat while others are dissolved in water. Discover 2 fat and 2 water soluble vitamins that are beneficial for people with diabetes.
Much like diabetes, obesity is a chronic health condition. The recent development of 3 weight loss medications could be helpful to those with diabetes as well since these conditions are often related. Discover how they may benefit people with diabetes who are also overweight or obese.
People with diabetes are concerned about what they eat to avoid blood sugar spikes and minimize the risk of related health conditions and complications. Proper nutrition can help you maintain normal blood sugar levels. Consider 6 things to help your nutrition and make you feel great.
Deciding the right foods to eat when you have diabetes can be a challenge. Some foods that sound healthy could be packed with fat, sugar, salt and unwanted calories. Discover which dish is healthier when you have diabetes to make the smartest choices at home and when you dine out.
This week during diabetes self management sessions, I taught at least five patients from the ages of 38-75, both male and female, who were too frightened to eat anything after hearing about their type 2 diabetes diagnosis. They decided to consume only clear soups, chicken, fish and salads.