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Although people with diabetes type 1 depend on insulin, proper eating is also extremely important to your overall health. Eating the right foods can help ward off potentially dangerous blood sugar fluctuations and related complications. Learn the proper eating habits to develop when you have diabetes type 1.
Everyone gets the flu or a cold or an upset stomach from time to time. Minor illness will alter your blood sugar and will require some changes in your daily diabetes routine. It is difficult to control your blood sugars when you are ill. It is especially important to test your blood glucose level frequently to […]
Prior to the use of insulin in 1922, it could be hazardous for women with diabetes to get pregnant. Now many women with diabetes type 1 are having babies without complications and leading a healthy life. Knowing what to expect and how to take proper care is essential when you get pregnant and have diabetes […]
According to the National Institutes of Health, the rate of pre-diabetes has climbed to 86 million Americans over the age of 20 in 2012. 51% of those people are over the age of 65. Just two years ago in 2010, the rate was 79 million. This huge […]
Blood sugar (glucose) testing is essential to successful diabetes management. Here’s why you should be testing:
You've been diagnosed with diabetes. It may have been yesterday, last month, last year or many years ago. Unlike a host of other possible diseases (cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, liver or kidney disease), this is one of the few diseases that YOU can self-manage. But how?
Magnesium, sodium, and potassium are all essential minerals but people can also get too much of a good thing. Discover how common minerals may have an impact on diabetes and other related health conditions.
Last week I re-educated a darling couple for the 3rd time to help them gain blood glucose control. They have only relied on their A1C results up to this point since they refused to test themselves daily. I have seen many patients with diabetes over my 25-year career, but these two had every excuse NOT to […]
Exercise can help you stay healthy, control blood sugar, maintain a healthy weight, and to increase energy levels. Always consult your doctor before starting an exercise regimen. Here are some tips and guidelines that people with diabetes should follow when exercising:
It has been 30 years since the Diabetes Control and Complication Trial (DCCT) in 1983. The staggering results of the trial were released in 1993 and we have learned a lot from them. Great strides in diabetes care and treatment have already been made and ongoing research is making options for people with diabetes even better.
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