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Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that causes unpleasant sensations in the legs with an uncontrollable urge to move them especially at night when a person is at rest. It is estimated about 10 percent of the United States population could have RLS. Studies reveal chronic diseases such as diabetes could be the cause […]
Today, we will continue with reasons why blood sugars may vary from day to day – even though you are eating the same foods in the same quantities at the same time. As stated before, food has a huge impact on blood sugar control, but it is far from the only reason.
People with diabetes recognize the importance of including exercise in their daily routines and staying hydrated during workouts. Lately it seems everyone is sipping on sports drinks while they exercise. Discover more about which sports drinks to choose when you have diabetes.
An effective fitness program is essential for people with diabetes to maintain optimum health. Include exercise in your daily diabetes self-management program to feel better and reduce the risk of health complications. Consider a few simple ways keep up with your fitness program and have fun doing it.
Patients frequently want to know “what causes my blood sugars to go up and down even though I am doing the same things every day.” Patients will eat similar foods in the same quantities daily and hope their blood sugars will stay at the same level. Although eating does have a huge impact on blood sugars, […]
Each educational session in our diabetes self management accredited program begins with a health history and assessment. This is followed by a complete lesson on the basics of diabetes: risk factors, complications if not controlled, medication information (how and when to take), assessing insulin technique skills as well as focusing on exercise and overall healthy lifestyle […]
Men with diabetes may face certain issues that are distinctly different from women. Sexual health is a major concern for men with diabetes. Discover more about how to take a proactive approach to every aspect of diabetes self-management, including your sexual well-being.
Insulin was discovered early in the 20th century and it changed the prognoses for people with diabetes. The first patient was treated with insulin in 1922 and now insulin therapy is nearing its 10th decade in use. Discover how the discovery of insulin brought new hope to people with diabetes and why it continues to be […]
When you have diabetes, it is important to make yourself comfortable and safe during work hours. Consider these suggestions to help you successfully balance your diabetes and work responsibilities.
New tools in diabetes care are making self-management easier. Diabetes can become demanding when you daily routine involves glucose tests, finger sticks and injecting insulin. Innovative tools are making it simpler to keep your blood sugar levels under control.