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Stress can take a toll on your health, especially for people with diabetes. Blood sugar levels rise when you are stressed. Exercise is a way to minimize stress and lower blood sugar for improved overall well-being.
As always, I am anxious to share some of this week’s solid information that I have offered to patients attending our diabetes office practice. Their questions and concerns keep me focused on giving simple answers that help them get back on track practicing positive diabetes care.
A diagnosis of diabetes does not mean you are destined to have a more difficult life. You can take control of the situation with a few simple lifestyle changes. These five tips will help you live a full and healthy life with diabetes.
Without or without diabetes, there are several life saving screening tests you should have done regularly. Tests indicate if a problem exists so it can be addressed sooner rather than later. Regular testing is important because early detection saves lives.
I often get requests from on line customers as well as my office patients to suggest the very best food choices to eat when you have diabetes. Obviously there are some foods that are better than others but the boring truth is most fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins are always your best food selections.
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Diabetes is an autoimmune disease as well as a metabolic disorder. It is common to have other autoimmune diseases when you have diabetes. Learn more about these diseases such as hypothyroidism and arthritis.
Safely storing diabetes medication and supplies ensures they work when you need them. Heat, humidity, artificial light and improper storage methods can minimize the effectiveness of your diabetes medications. […]
I have spent another week helping my patients manage their diabetes, and I want to share some interesting gems. Hopefully reading about these specific problems may save you from some similar daily life situations.
Weight gain is an important health issue for people with diabetes. Proper weight management minimizes the symptoms of diabetes and helps reduce the chance of heart disease and other related problems. Many people with diabetes question whether obesity drugs are a viable solution.
Many people with diabetes take at least one dietary supplement. OTC supplements for diabetes such as omega 3 fish oils and black raspberry can reduce inflammation, boost immunity and offer other essential health benefits.