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Managing diabetes feels like a full-time job without the benefits. Even when you’re not feeling well, you […]
The hemoglobin A1C (glycolated hemoglobin/HbA1C) had been used to track longterm control of blood sugars in people with diagnosed diabetes. To decrease confusion, The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and The American College of Endocrinologists shortened the verbiage to just "A1C"
Welcome to spring time which brings a change in the weather for all of us, but for too many people the suffering of seasonal allergies accompanies the change. "Allergies arise when the immune system overreacts to an otherwise harmless substance known as allergens caused by pollen, weeds, mold, grass, trees, dust mites, cockroaches, pet dander, foods, dyes, wine and cosmetics."
There are a few of us who think “healthy eating is no big deal, it’s easy and it just comes naturally.” Many of us think that “eating healthy requires a lot of energy and discipline and it is basically impossible to achieve.” A study by The American Society for Nutrition surveyed 9,700 people and found that […]
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It would be unfeasible for people with diabetes to visit a lab or doctor each day to get routine testing. While lab tests are an essential part of any diabetes self-management program, it is also important to monitor your blood glucose levels each day.
Over 20 billion dollars was invested in longevity research in 2022. Longevity means, “How long you actually live past the average age.” Aging is a universal and natural process that causes cell damage over time. It is associated with increased development of “age-related diseases” but still is not considered a disease.
Luckily, more scientists are becoming involved […]
Diabetes has been known to influence the brain for more than 100 years. Sugar is the main source of energy for your brain and when your blood sugar is either low or high, brain fog can occur. Brain fog is more than just an annoyance. It presents as difficulty in concentrating, mental fatigue, problems with multitasking […]