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I just returned from a high school reunion and I will say it has been more than 40 years since I have seen most of these people. As with the general population, there were people who gained weight, grew beards, went bald, wear glasses and developed chronic illnesses over the years including diabetes. Being a nurse/diabetes […]
Yearly examinations, or more frequent screenings depending on your physician’s recommendations, are essential for people with type 1 diabetes. During examinations your doctor will review your current diabetes self-management plan and look for signs of potential complications.
According to The American Podiatric Medical Association, “more than 65,000 lower limbs are amputated yearly from diabetes complications. Including a podiatrist in your diabetes care plan can reduce the risk of lower limb amputation up to 85% and lower the risk of hospitalization for foot problems up to 24%”.
I know this is called “Do-It-Yourself Diabetes Management.” I firmly believe that you are the #1 person who can control and manage your diabetes. However, you cannot do it alone. People with diabetes need a team to work with to help manage their disease. Your team should consist of these key people to support your health […]
Marci’s week of healthy diabetes meals planned for you!
C = carbohydrates servings/exchanges
P = protein servings/exchanges
F = fat servings/exchanges
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Having type 1 diabetes involves ongoing care but does not have to hold you back from living a full and happy life. From rock stars to judges to olypians, there are many famous people who have type 1diabetes. Discover 4 well-known people with type 1 diabetes who have achieved great success.
Diabetes can be controlled and self-managed, however, it requires you to think about it everyday, throughout the day. What is a typical day in the life of a person with diabetes?
Having diabetes type 1 does not mean you have to stop doing the things you need and want to do. People with diabetes drive, work, and grow old in good health. Explore how to make the most of basic life situations when you have diabetes type 1.
I had hoped that the summertime would give us time to reflect and relax with a slower pace and offer less responsibility. This definitely has not been the case. I have recently instructed several patients who are under a great deal of stress whether it is related to family issues, work, finances, or their own health […]
Traveling is exciting and diabetes should not stop you from enjoying your trip. Here are my guidelines for a worry-free trip: