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For me, I always knew that I would be dealing with the D-word sooner or later. My mother is a type 1 diabetic for many many years. My younger brother was diagnosed with type 1 when he was only 17.
it was 1995 when i got Type 1 Diabetes, i was only 5 about to be 6 i don't even remember what happen, i was to young but i knew my mom and dad knew what was wrong and what was going on with me, my doctors told them that i was type 1 diabetic.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends people with diabetes maintain a blood pressure level less than 130/80. Did you know that two out of three people with diabetes have high blood pressure?
Maintaining a healthy bladder can be hard when you have diabetes. Bladder problems are common as a result of the aging process. Diabetes makes these problems appear at an earlier onset and often with more severity. By keeping your blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol under control, and stopping smoking, you can lower your risk of […]
I have a mission with my new cookbook. I want you to “eat what you love” and still help you live healthy.
What if I told you that one of the best long-term strategies for a healthy body and managing your blood sugar is to indulge in all the foods you love. Hard to believe? Well, it’s […]
The diabetes statistics are frightening in our country:
Since I first wrote “Nurse Robbie Busts 5 Diabetes Myths,” I continue to hear confusion about diabetes and diabetes management when I work with patients. Here are 5 more diabetes myths.
Did you know that 95% of your care comes from YOU and that is all related to what YOU know […]
Most times when I ask a new patient with diabetes why they are in my chair, rarely is it because they came on their own. To me, this means that this patient may not truly know how serious diabetes can be or how it can affect their eyes.
Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults […]
You’ve probably heard this time and time again – take care of your body, and your body will take care of you. Here are my 10 daily essentials for a healthier you:
Because glucose is the main energy source for your muscles, nerves and blood vessels, healthy blood sugar levels will help maintain healthy biological functions.
The longer you have diabetes and the less control you have over your blood glucose, the higher the risk of complications. Sexual dysfunction is a complication that results from damage to the blood […]