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The lazy days of summer can cause easy weight gain and elevated sugars, since many people like to stay out of the hot kitchen and either grab a quick meal or enjoy a full dining experience. Realize that dining out is all about choices, and it is up to you to make the best ones if […]
Maintaining optimum bone health is a concern for people with type 1 and 2 diabetes. Proper nutrition and an active lifestyle are important to maintain healthy bones. Discover how to improve your bone health and ward off other potential health problems.
Many people with diabetes should be looking for ways to enhance their health, decrease stress levels and develop balance. Yoga is an effective way to stretch your muscles and increase your flexibility. Discover some of the benefits people with diabetes have derived from practicing yoga.
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.