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High blood glucose levels increase your risk for tooth and gum problems. Just think of what happens to your teeth when you eat too much sugar!
According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health (NCCAM/NIH), dietary supplements were defined in a law passed by Congress in 1994. A dietary supplement must meet all of the following conditions:
There seems to be endless food temptations during the holiday season when you have diabetes. Learn how to make a few healthy dishes that are sure to please you and everyone else at the party. Consider these 4 delicious holiday season recipes, from appetizer to dessert for your upcoming gatherings and events.
An awesome appetizer prepares […]
>In sugar free, no sugar added or low carb foods, the sugar (quick digesting "blaster") is replaced with sugar alcohol (a slow-digesting "trickler"). Sugar alcohol has fewer calories than sugar, is not as sweet as sugar and has a significantly less impact on blood sugar levels than regular sugar.
People with diabetes may experience bladder problems and have a risk of sexual or urologic problems. Certain lifestyle changes can help to keep your bladder healthy with diabetes. Find out simple ways to help ensure your bladder keeps doing its job without any problems.
World Diabetes Day is celebrated annually on November 14 to acknowledge global awareness of diabetes. It was initiated in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to increased rates of diabetes around the world.
People with type 1 diabetes depend on insulin to keep their blood sugar levels under control. Insulin is given in an injection or pump and can help prevent diabetes-related complications when used correctly.
Over the past week, during my weekly diabetes skills and management sessions, I taught 3 different patients who had contracted Hepatitis C within the last 5-12 years and had recently developed diabetes Type 2. They were all Baby Boomers (born between 1945 and 1965) between the ages of 49-68. Baby Boomers are the highest risk group […]
Some people are admitted to the hospital for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) prior to being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. This serious condition is often how people learn they have diabetes type 1. Learn more about ketoacidosis and why it is so common in type 1 diabetes.
Exercise is an important part of your treatment plan when you have diabetes type 1. Exercise can make it easier to control your blood glucose levels and weight. Get some great exercise advice when you have type 1 diabetes.