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Our More on Diabetes articles will provide helpful diabetes and health information on topics including diabetes management, exercise, diabetic recipes, diabetes complications, diet and nutrition, pet diabetes and more. Articles are written or reviewed by healthcare professionals who have experience in diabetes and health education.

Dec 7, 2023

The Environment, Heat and Diabetes

By Roberta Kleinman|2023-12-07T15:20:41-05:00Updated: December 7th, 2023|Diabetes Management, General Information, Health & Wellness|0 Comments

Type 2 diabetes dates all the way back to the Egyptian period. There were an estimated 536 million people with diabetes in 2021 and there are 783 million people with diabetes expected by 2045. According to a 2020 article published in the Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, “Climate change, and in particular global temperatures […]

Sep 11, 2023

Diabetes and Headaches: Is There A Link?

By Roberta Kleinman|2023-09-13T11:02:48-04:00Updated: September 11th, 2023|Complications, Diabetes Management, Diet & Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Natural Remedies|0 Comments

Diabetes is not directly related to causing headaches and headaches are not always a symptom of diabetes but there are certain situations where the two medical conditions are connected. Diabetes can trigger severe head pain at specific times.

Changes in blood sugars, either low or high, is one reason people with diabetes suffer with headaches. “The more […]

Jul 31, 2023

Diabetes – What’s New and Can Actually Work?

By Roberta Kleinman|2023-08-30T10:10:23-04:00Updated: July 31st, 2023|Complications, Diabetes Management, Diet & Nutrition, Fitness & Diabetes, Foot Care|0 Comments

Read on to find out what you may have recently missed in the ever-changing world of diabetes. It could potentially make your life easier and help better control your diabetes. Never stop reading or learning!

1. The Proclaim XR SCS System (recently FDA approved)

Diabetic neuropathy remains one of the most painful and debilitating complications associated with diabetes […]

Jun 23, 2023

Reduce Dementia Risk When You Have Diabetes

By Roberta Kleinman|2023-08-29T10:30:23-04:00Updated: June 23rd, 2023|Diabetes Management|0 Comments

Reduce Dementia Risk When You Have Diabetes

Recent studies revealed people with diabetes could be at a higher risk of developing dementia. Other factors that are noted in brain deterioration are family history, aging, smoking, cardiovascular disease, being a female (have twice the risk of dementia) and lack of quality sleep. African Americans, American Indians and Alaska […]

Apr 10, 2023

Parkinson’s & Diabetes: What’s the Connection?

By Roberta Kleinman|2023-08-10T11:08:06-04:00Updated: April 10th, 2023|Diabetes Management, General Information, Health & Wellness|0 Comments

April is designated as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. People with type 2 diabetes may have an increased risk of developing a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease later in life. Type 2 diabetes and Parkinson’s are both aging-associated diseases as well as chronic diseases that are both turning into epidemics worldwide. Parkinson’s – like diabetes – is considered a […]

Mar 10, 2023

True or False? Answers to Your Diabetes Questions

By Roberta Kleinman|2023-03-10T15:45:17-05:00Updated: March 10th, 2023|Diabetes Management, Diet & Nutrition, Type 1|0 Comments

Knowing what to do to manage your diabetes is crucial to your future health. Understanding the difference between true and false information about diabetes can help you achieve better blood sugar control. Look for accurate information from reliable sources. There is so much information online or learned from our friends and family about diabetes that may […]

Nov 18, 2022

Holiday Shopping Season – Kicking off Right!

By ADW|2022-11-18T14:32:15-05:00Updated: November 18th, 2022|General Information, Newsletters|0 Comments

Although internet shopping has grown tremendously in the last few years, there is still a large interest in physically hitting the stores and malls on Black Friday, which occurs annually the day after Thanksgiving, this year on Friday November 25th, 2022. The traditional holiday shopping season usually begins the day after Thanksgiving and ends on Christmas […]

Sep 27, 2022

Extreme Summer Heat & Diabetes

By Roberta Kleinman|2022-09-27T13:59:41-04:00Updated: September 27th, 2022|Diabetes Management, General Information, Health & Wellness|0 Comments

Extreme summer heat affects everyone, but it is more threatening when you have a chronic illness including diabetes. “People with diabetes feel the heat more than people who do not have diabetes.” Reasons may include complications to blood vessels and nerves from high blood sugars, which can affect how much you perspire. If you don’t perspire […]

Sep 22, 2022

Type 2 Diabetes: Tips & Tricks

By Roberta Kleinman|2022-09-22T15:05:37-04:00Updated: September 22nd, 2022|Diabetes Management, Diet & Nutrition, General Information|0 Comments

Coping with type 2 diabetes may cause frustration, but once you learn the “how’s and why’s”, you may be surprised at how well you can do along with added care and information from your diabetes team. Diabetes is a chronic disease and can be challenging for anyone, everyone and possibly even you! These feelings are normal, […]

Jun 9, 2022

Be Mindful About Diabetes – Focus on Mental Health

By ADW|2022-07-08T16:11:44-04:00Updated: June 9th, 2022|Diabetes Management, General Information|0 Comments

June is Brain Health Awareness month and a great time to start focusing on helping your brain develop better habits. You can keep your sharpness, acuity and enhance your learning abilities. Most people who have diabetes are aware of common potential complications such as heart disease, high blood pressure, nerve problems, foot issues and eye complications. […]

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