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People with diabetes use artificial sweeteners to enhance the flavor of food and beverages with no sugar and fewer calories. But is one artificial sweetener better than another? There are a variety of artificial sweeteners with their own unique qualities.
Goal setting with diabetes reduces your risk of developing serious health problems. Create a plan of action to develop healthier lifestyle habits. Self-management of diabetes is easier and more successful when you set clear goals.
Michael Pollan offers advice in his book “Food Rules: an Eater’s Manual” stating that “if it comes from a plant eat it, if it is made in a plant, do not.” This is an extremely powerful statement suggesting that all processed foods in bags or boxes will not offer you the high quality nutrition or satisfaction […]
People with diabetes have problems with insulin production and without enough insulin to move sugar into your cells; your muscles and organs become depleted of energy. This triggers intense hunger, which makes it almost impossible to stay on your diet.[1] Studies show that diet is the biggest problem cited by people with type 2 diabetes.[2] Consuming […]
Hypoglycemia is also known as low blood sugar. People with diabetes monitor their blood sugar levels to avoid this condition. From diabetic testing to using glucose tablets, there are ways to avoid hypoglycemia.
Can anyone really help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, pre-diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure? (See below the Action of the Week section.)
Research gives us hope to believe prevention is possible.
Since 1906, Dr. Scholl’s has been in the business of creating comfort for feet of men and women. They lead the way in foot wear technology and their name is the most trusted in the foot care industry. The diabetes and therapeutic socks look like regular socks used for dress, work or play, yet the support […]
I really do try to draw interesting questions from you, the real people who have diabetes. A week of teaching goes by quickly and I hear some legitimate concerns from patients and their desire to do the best job they can to take care of themselves. I know no questions are silly or redundant when it […]
In today’s world, you are constantly being overloaded with information, especially when it concerns diabetes, since it affects so many people. Believe me, your physician and others involved in your health care are feeling the same way; new medications and treatment protocols are constantly being approved in the diabetes field and we need to stay on […]
People with diabetes need a yearly checkup to maintain optimum health. Early detection of various conditions is essential. Several exams and tests should be included in an annual diabetes checkup.