People with diabetes need to be aware of what they can drink as well as what they can eat. Certain beverages contain too many carbohydrates with little nutritional value. Discover 5 refreshing and satisfying beverages that are diabetes approved.
Knowing the bacteria in your gut can also help people with type 2 diabetes. Your gut area runs from your mouth to the end of your intestines, with a focus on your stomach and intestines. Learn more about gut bacteria and how it is linked to diabetes.
Between holiday eating and being more sedentary during the cold weather, winter seems to be the season when people tend to pack on extra pounds. But people with diabetes need to maintain a healthy weight to have the best control over their blood sugar levels. Discover effective ways to melt off winter pounds and boost your […]
People may get overwhelmed after a diagnosis of diabetes for many reasons. Diabetes education is the key to proper diabetes self-management. 90% of diabetes care comes from you, the patient. With so much already on your to-do list, find out why you should attend diabetes education.
The radio stopped playing holiday music, the weather outside is dreary and winter doldrums might start to set in. You may start craving high carbohydrate snacks and think about skipping workouts in poor weather conditions. Learn how to get over your winter diabetes woes and make the most of taking care of yourself during every season […]
An increasing number of people are coping with elderly parents who have been diagnosed with diabetes. As your parent gets accustomed to the diagnosis and related lifestyle changes, you may both go through a traumatic period. Discover how to cope when you have elderly parents with diabetes.
Last week, we explored possible reasons why your seasonal weight gain is still sticking around. People usually gain only 2-3 pounds during the holiday season, which should be easy to get rid of after the festivities die down. Let's look at some other possible reasons why the weight gain may be expanding or remaining stagnant.
It is the first 3 months of the new year and many of my patients are already disappointed, frustrated and concerned about their weight. Although they have made multiple lifestyle changes, they have not been able to lose any weight, which was their New Year’s resolution.
Sometimes, the numbers are easy to gloss over. But, when it comes to heart disease, and how many people it affects, you have to pay attention.
When people have diabetes, their bodies cannot process or respond to insulin. As a result, they are advised to limit their intake of simple sugar. Learn more about 4 types of sugar – white, brown, honey and agave – and what they mean to you.