Living with Diabetes
Addressing the Psychological Effects of Diabetes, Particularly Among WomenWhen we talk about the toll diabetes takes on an individual, much of the discussion...
Diabetes in the Very YoungFortunately the same diabetes symptoms that occur in older children and adults...
Coping with Diabetes in SchoolWith the first day of school around the corner many parents and children alike...
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Avoiding Carbs, Eating Non-Starchy Vegetables a Good Recipe for a Healthy Diet for DiabeticsWith Christmas approaching, it’s important for diabetics to watch what they...
The Ideal Gestational Diabetes DietIf your doctor has diagnosed you with gestational diabetes, paying attention to...
Drink Water and Maintain a Healthy DietIt may have been one of the clear signs that you have diabetes, but drinking lots...
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Understanding the Causes of America’s Childhood Diabetes EpidemicChildhood diabetes may, in fact, be the most pressing public health concern facing the country today. Rates of childhood diabetes – inextricably linked to childhood obesity – continue to rise, particularly amongst minority and urban populations. And it’s not rocket science why this is so. For starters, parents are faced with the seemingly... [Read more of this review]
New iPhone App Tracks Diabetics’ Glucose, Insulin, Medication, and Weight in Real-TimeWhile more and more people being diagnosed with diabetes, there is nonetheless a ray of hope amongst this bad news, and it’s the fact that diabetes management techniques are improving by leaps and bounds. This is important, because as any diabetic will tell you, living with diabetes requires constant vigilance around proper diet and record keeping. Which... [Read more of this review]
Changing Your Lifestyle One Goal at a TimeType 2 Diabetes is brought on by many bad habits. These habits cause people to gain weight, exercise less and generally fall into a destructive pattern. So, how easy is it to just stop, reflect on these poor lifestyle choices and change? For a lot of people, it’s harder than you think. There are many folks who are able to make changes in their... [Read more of this review]
Preventing Nerve Damage Caused by Type 2 DiabetesAmericans are more at risk for type 2 Diabetes than ever. This is a growing problem and one that could leave patients with severe nerve damage if not detected and treated early. While pre-diabetes and diabetes symptoms don't typically present themselves until after there are complications, pre-diabetic neuropathy could present itself with tingling,... [Read more of this review]
Blood Glucose MonitoringIn this space we recently discussed other insulin-delivery options now available for diabetics, including insulin pumps and insulin pens. Fortunately, there have also been great strides in measuring and tracking blood sugars, and these developments can prove tremendously helpful to Americans managing diabetes. The traditional way to check blood... [Read more of this review]
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