Hidden Sugars: How They Affect Blood Pressure and Weight
You’re trying to be healthy. You’re watching your salt, getting some exercise, but the numbers on the scale and the blood pressure cuff aren’t budging. It’s a frustratingly common story, and the reason might not be in your saltshaker, but in your sugar bowl—or rather, in the sugars you don’t even know you’re eating. These […]
The Role of Disease Management in Diabetes Care
According to the Centers for Disease Control, diabetes is the most costly chronic condition in the United States. Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S. and affects over 34 million people in the country each year. Another 88 million are prediabetic, including 20% of American teenagers and 25% of adults aged […]
Lifestyle Changes for Type 2 Diabetes
Living with Type 2 Diabetes can be tough. From daily finger pricks to oral medication or even insulin, managing diabetes is an all-day, everyday thing. But with a few lifestyle tweaks, you can take control of managing your diabetes and start living a better life. Eat a Healthy Diet You should always eat a healthy […]
Worst Foods to Eat if You Have Diabetes
Managing diabetes requires a higher level of dedication to a healthy lifestyle than the average person. Therefore, knowing what foods to eat and not to eat is very important, especially when trying to manage type 2 diabetes with diet alone. Unfortunately, many of the foods that diabetics should avoid are commonplace, and refraining is difficult. […]
Foods to Avoid When You Are Diabetic or Insulin Resistant
If you have any type of problems with your body regulating insulin (blood sugar), maintaining a healthy diet is your best weapon against health complications. You are probably well aware that you should avoid refined sugar and anything containing simple sugars like cakes, cookies, and other desserts, but there are many other foods that you […]
Three Surprising Ways Diabetes Affects Your Life
A diagnosis of diabetes is never something that someone wants to hear. Once you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it will affect many aspects of your life and for the rest of your life. There is no cure for diabetes, although it can sometimes be managed with just diet and exercise if you are careful […]
Pancreas Cell Transplants for Severe Diabetes on the Horizon
Diabetes has become an epidemic in America, with about one million Americans suffering from Type 1 diabetes. A brand new study has now transformed the mindset regarding diabetes treatment in the United States and supplied diabetes patients with new hope regarding lasting health and wellness. A Brief Introduction to Type 1 Diabetes Also known as […]
Type 2 Diabetes: Stay Informed
Given that 27 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes, the condition is well known by the general population, but very few people truly understand why and how diabetes impacts the body. You may have a family member or friend with diabetes, or you may even be concerned about your own blood sugar health, but […]
How to Effectively Manage Your Diabetes
When you’ve been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it’s incredibly important to not only consider short-term treatment, but long-term management. Your internist will work with you to develop a comprehensive care plan, which will help to ensure you remain in optimum health. Understanding Your Condition The best way to manage your diabetes […]
Elderly Patients: The Advantages of Managing Your Diabetes with an Internist
If you have diabetes, you’ll know only too well how complicated it can be to successfully manage the condition at times. It’s only through the correct blend of good diet and medication that you can control blood glucose levels and prevent any complications, such as hyperglycemia. However, recent evidence suggests that managing glucose levels is […]