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People with diabetes need to limit their intake of sugar, fructose and high-fructose corn syrup to avoid blood sugar spikes, weight gain and related health conditions. Alternative sweeteners start to look like a sweet option for people with diabetes but that may not always be the case. Let’s compare 3 commonly used artificial sweeteners – […]
If you are sleep deprived, your chances for diabetes increases since your insulin will not work as well as you need it to for lowering blood sugar. In fact, your cortisol levels (stress hormone) will rise and that causes your liver to produce more sugar.
Less sensitive nerves do not send feelings of pain, heat or cold to the brain as easily. There may be a feeling of numbness or pins and needles in your feet. You may injure your feet and not be aware, due to the decreased sensitivity to pain.
I often teach patients during diabetes management skills sessions who complain about GI upset - including symptoms of gas, bloating, indigestion, as well as problems concerning regular bowel habits.
Diabetes is a chronic disease and it is essential to closely follow your diabetes self-management plan. Taking proper care of yourself is worth the effort because it can reduce your risk of developing other health conditions and complications.
Images of holiday gatherings often focus on excessive amounts of food and sedentary behavior – two things that can lead to problems when you have diabetes. Avoid these temptations by substituting positive behaviors for negative ones.
One of the most common and serious complications of diabetes is heart disease. Diabetes is a disease of the vessels. High blood sugar damages your blood vessels by building a plaque which leads to clogged arteries or atherosclerosis.
Mornings are often the busiest time of day but skipping breakfast can cause your blood sugar to get out of control. Breakfast is an essential meal to give you needed energy and keeps your metabolism on track. Discover 3 diabetes friendly breakfasts to fuel your day without ruining your blood sugars.
Gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) is a condition sometimes associated with diabetes when there is a delay with the stomach emptying its contents. This delay is due to stomach nerve damage caused by high blood sugars over a long period of time.
