Football season is in full swing, and you need look no further than grocery store displays and ads showcasing pizza, chips and dips, cheese and crackers and chicken wings to be reminded that it’s often the snacks that make or break a game.
One of the most important parts of managing your diabetes is by keeping a daily log of your blood sugars. Testing your blood sugar will let you know what your sugar level is at that time, but without keeping a log, you will not know any trends that may be occurring.
We had the privilege of talking with Dr. Richard Bergenstal, the Vice President of Medicine & Science of the American Diabetes Association (ADA; www.diabetes.org). Dr. Bergenstal has dedicated 30 years of his career to making […]
Q. What are the benefits of exercise?
A. For people with diabetes, the benefits of exercise are blood glucose level improvements, stress reduction, increased energy, weight control, and for those who participate in regular physical activity, which includes moderate aerobic exercise, there will be a reduction in cardiovascular disease risk.
Q. How do I begin an exercise program?
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You may remember the school yard chime, “Beans, beans, the magical fruit…” You say “musical?” Well, I say magical! The FDA agrees and has approved a U.S. dietary guidance message that says bean-rich diets may reduce your risk of heart disease and certain cancers. This includes garbanzo, kidney, black and other legumes (not the yellow and […]
Studies show when it comes to better health, you just can’t beat berries. As delicious as they are nutritious, fresh berries of all kinds are high in vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, and powerful phytochemicals that have been proven to reduce the risk for everything […]
Alternate Site Testing (AST) has becoming more popular over the past few years. What exactly is AST do you ask? Simple. It is a method of testing your blood sugar without having to prick your finger.
Worrying about cholesterol has become a big concern for many people. Many food companies are coming out with products that claim to lower your cholesterol. But not all cholesterols are the same. People with diabetes especially need to know the difference between “good” and “bad” cholesterols, and how these can contribute to (or lessen) the chance […]
This week American Diabetes Wholesale unveiled its new information website, Destination Diabetes. Our featured guest is Marlene Koch (nutritionist and cookbook author).
Marlene Koch will provide health tips and advice monthly in the “Cooking with Marlene” section of Destination Diabetes. Marlene’s reputation has earned her […]
High blood pressure is a condition 73 million people deal with on a daily basis.1 People with diabetes have an even greater chance of having high blood pressure. Frequently checking your blood pressure at home with a blood pressure monitor is important for people with diabetes. Not only can it help you achieve your own […]