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Nearly all Americans consume much more sodium than they should, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of it comes from common restaurant or grocery store items.
It is always interesting to hear questions from my patients concerning their diabetes care plans. Although many of these questions are quite specific and tackle their own needs, I still get general questions asked by plenty of people. I would like to share them with you.
For people with diabetes, monitoring blood glucose is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy. It is vital to monitor your blood sugar levels in order to determine the proper dosages of insulin and other medication. Monitoring glucose can also help you avoid drastic highs and lows.
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and with it comes an abundance of sweet treats that can be dangerous for the nearly 26 million Americans with type 2 diabetes who need to maintain blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol control.
Proper foot care is paramount to the overall treatment of diabetes; it is essential that utilizing any preventative measure to ensure the reduction of complications should be included in a treatment plan. It is also well established that wearing socks when you have diabetes is important for daily foot care but are there […]
Diabetes can have some serious complications. For example, few people would guess that diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, amputation, and blindness in the United States. Knowing how to treat the complications of diabetes is essential to maintaining overall health. Let’s take a closer look at some of the common complications of diabetes.
Football fans nationwide live for Super Bowl Sunday, but for the 26 million Americans with type 2 diabetes, it can be a challenging day. Navigating healthier food options when you have type 2 diabetes is difficult enough, and can be overwhelming during snack-heavy celebrations like tailgating.
Elevated blood pressure affects almost 75% of people with diabetes; 65% of people with diabetes will suffer from a heart attack or stroke, if they do not control their cholesterol, blood pressure as well as blood sugar. The American Heart association recommends that anyone with an elevated blood pressure – 131/81 or higher for those with […]
Proper mouth care is essential for people with diabetes to maintain good health. Gum disease, tooth decay and dry mouth cause other health problems. Increased blood sugar, cardiac risk and other serious health conditions are associated with poor oral care. Regular oral care reduces the risk of other health problems and may decrease insulin needs.
Foods that are high in fiber are good for everyone to eat, but are especially helpful when you have diabetes. The Journal of Nutrition suggests that increasing daily fiber is associated with decreased body fat especially around the middle; stomach or middle fat is highly connected to insulin resistance, a problem with type 2 diabetes.