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My patients with diabetes are always keeping me on my toes with such interesting questions. I try to give them correct yet simple answers. See if you know the answers to some of these common myths concerning topics related to diabetes.
A recent diagnosis of diabetes might make you feel confused. Many people with diabetes effectively keep it under control. Consider five things you can do to get started on the road to better health.
People with diabetes should maintain certain vaccinations. Vaccines can prevent illnesses that may become serious if you have diabetes. Vaccinations reduce your risk of contracting life-threatening diseases.
While sodium does not affect blood glucose levels, it has an effect on blood pressure. The combination of diabetes and high blood pressure increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and eye problems. Carefully reading food labels helps you lower your daily salt intake.
People with diabetes face an increased risk of developing eye conditions. Regular yearly eye examinations with dilatation are essential. Learn more about the symptoms of eye problems and what to do about them.
I really hate to rub it in, although it has been a mild winter in many parts of the country, but as I sit here, it is 84 degrees and sunny in South Florida. We basically have had a non-existent winter, so I decided to get right down to the topic of spring cleaning for your […]
Foods that contain carbohydrate raise blood glucose. For this reason, people with diabetes must do basic carbohydrate counting. Starches, sugar and fiber are all counted as carbohydrates. The carbohydrates include bread, pasta, rice, cereals, wheat, rye, barley, starchy vegetables including peas, beans, corn, lentils, winter squash, all fruits as well as milk, yogurt and sweets. Knowing […]
Heart disease stems from damage of the arteries, which eventually affect the heart. There is a common myth that high levels of fat in the blood cause cholesterol to begin to stick to the walls of the arteries. However, without arterial wall damage, cholesterol cannot begin to form a “plaque”, no matter how high your blood […]
Feet carry us where we need to go and take on pressure supporting our body weight. Proper foot care is essential for people with diabetes. Poor foot care can lead to serious health problems and even possible amputation. Foot care basics help ward off these health issues.
According to the American Heart Association studies “most American’s are still eating between 18-22 teaspoons of white refined sugar a day”. This can add about 350 extra calories to your daily intake. Studies done by the A.H.A. also report that low fiber diets increase your risk of heart disease, the leading cause of complication and death […]