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You are not alone if you have recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in every 3 adults in the United States has pre-diabetes. Learn why you should pounce on pre-diabetes to help prevent a future diagnosis of diabetes.
A well-balanced diet is essential to help people with diabetes achieve better blood glucose control. Keeping the right foods on-hand makes it easier to maintain a healthy daily diet. Make sure to stock your fridge with these 5 fantastic foods when you have diabetes.
People with diabetes who receive in-patient care are usually confined to a hospital or other medical setting. It can be difficult to control hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients, especially when they have an infection or surgery. Learn what is new in in-patient care for people with diabetes.
People develop taste preferences which may explain why they chose certain foods over others. Dr. Valerie Duffy, R.D., at the University of Connecticut says “When it comes to taste, each one of us is hard wired differently”.
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People with diabetes may have an increased risk of oral health problems due to poorly controlled blood sugars. Proper dental care is a top priority for optimum oral hygiene. Discover more about tooth care and toothpastes when you have diabetes.
While the holidays can be fun, there are also stresses associated with attending gatherings and spending money on gifts. When the holidays are over, people often feel exhausted, let down, and may have even gained weight.
According to Dr. Michael Goldberg, a diabetes aware dental specialist, "Gum disease can be made worse by diabetes and diabetes can make gum disease worse". Inflammation of the gums will cause diabetes to spiral out of control, and out of control blood sugars will elevate the chance of severe periodontal disease.
People with diabetes are up to fifteen times more likely to get carpal tunnel syndrome. This condition is a type of neuropathy that affects the forearm, wrist and hand. Discover why people with diabetes are more prone to getting carpal tunnel syndrome.
During the winter months, fresh produce may be rather scarce. Fortunately, there is still plenty of produce available in the winter months to feed our need for vegetables and fruit.
Discover 3 healthy and tasty salads to cure the winter woes.
The challenges associated with diabetes self-management can make a person feel different and alone. Support groups can be helpful and motivating for people with diabetes. Discover what diabetes support groups are good for and why it can be beneficial to share your experiences.