Over the past week, during my weekly diabetes skills and management sessions, I taught 3 different patients who had contracted Hepatitis C within the last 5-12 years and had recently developed diabetes Type 2. They were all Baby Boomers (born between 1945 and 1965) between the ages of 49-68. Baby Boomers are the highest risk group […]
People with diabetes need a complete healthcare team to help them develop the most effective diabetes self-management plan. A diabetes educator can help you manage this chronic disease. Find out how to work with a diabetes educator to achieve optimum health.
Fall brings the scent of spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon and fresh fallen leaves along with the return of the allergy season for many people. Mold and ragweed are the most common culprits during the fall seasonal in the US. Ragweed can travel hundreds of miles in the wind and cause allergy problems.
People with diabetes can live active, satisfying lives every day. Knowing how to manage diabetes and adopt positive lifestyle habits makes a big difference.
Everyone is buzzing about using alternative therapies with diabetes but do any of them really work? While there is no substitute for visits to the doctor and formal medical treatment, certain alternative therapies may be helpful. Discover more about alternative therapies and remember to consult with your physician before making any changes in your diabetes self-management […]
Carbohydrates are a macronutrient that turns completely into sugar within 1-2 hours. Below you will find 15 gram carbohydrate portions.
People with diabetes are often advised to grab a snack when they feel hungry or when their blood sugars get low. The right snacks can boost your energy and help prevent blood sugar fluctuations. Discover the best snacks to nosh on when you have diabetes.
Here are two questions I addressed during our diabetes self management skills program this week. Although they are about different issues, the questions were asked by patients who have diabetes. You may have personally experienced these problems. Please feel free to write to ADW Diabetes if you have other questions you would like answered.
Emotions play a critical part in caring for your diabetes since anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, guilt, fear and shame may increase your immediate blood sugars and affect your overall glucose control. Patients may frequently experience these feelings since diabetes never takes a break and requires their constant attention. They often do not know how to incorporate […]
An increasing number of diabetes patients are getting relief by adding alternative medical therapies such as acupuncture. When combined with traditional medical procedures, acupuncture can be helpful for people with diabetes. Find out more about acupuncture and diabetes and the effects of this alternative treatment.