Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is more common than you may realize, affecting 6% to 12% of adult women. But were you aware that diet plays a role in insulin resistance, one of the main causes of the hormone imbalance? Infertility is just one of many possible complications. Patients with PCOS usually have higher than normal…
Type 2 diabetes is genetic in the sense that you may inherit a predisposition to the disease, but not the disease itself. Put another way, a high-fat and high-cholesterol diet and lack of exercise can trigger diabetes in some people, but not others. Type 2 diabetes runs in families partly because of genetics and partly…
Conventional wisdom around nutrition and diabetes says that carbohydrates are bad. We now know that carbohydrates are not our enemy. The problem in a Type 2 diabetic’s diet is the processed sugar and sweeteners. Population studies have shown that eating or drinking more sugar increases the incidence of Type 2 diabetes. In fact, the correlation…
Blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, plays a major role in measuring your health. You probably know it’s important, but do you know how your blood sugar number plays a part in conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke? When you have your blood sugar checked, do you know what the number actually…
If you have diabetes, you are especially at risk for foot injuries. Diabetes can cause nerve damage and poor circulation in the legs and feet, which can lead to wounds and infections. The first step to good foot care is managing your diabetes and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Next, use these tips to find the…
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If you have diabetes, checking your blood sugar with a finger prick is something you have to do. Not because your doctor says so, but because you want to feel good. Right? Right? You’re more apt to check your numbers regularly if your fingers don’t hurt. Here’s how to make it painless: Prick only warm…
Many of us have never eaten sugar plums or figgy pudding, but we’re certainly no strangers to sugar cookies, candy canes, homemade fudge, eggnog and the like at this time of year. Add in loads of carb-laden favorites, such as mashed potatoes, candied yams, dressing and rolls, and it’s easy to see why many traditional…
Just like the song says, “It’s a long way down the holiday road.” When you have diabetes, holiday travel takes some extra planning and preparation. Follow these steps so you can make it home (or to the Bahamas) for the holidays. Preparing for a road trip Pack plenty of diabetes supplies, twice as much as…
If you have diabetes, checking your blood sugar is something you have to do. You just have to. Not because your doctor says so, but because you want to feel good. Right? Many things affect blood sugar numbers, such as your eating pattern and what you eat, exercise, medication changes, stress and your daily schedule….
What would we do without technology! Most of us are glued to our cellphones or tablets simply for social reasons. But for others, mobile technology can also make life easier when you have a medical condition. Sometimes, it can even be a lifesaver. If you have diabetes or know someone who does, you know daily…
Kids need to play and move. It’s part of a healthy childhood. They’re meant to run around until they’re red in the face and exhausted. But when a child has Type 1 diabetes, vigorous activity, such as sports, can cause major health consequences due to changes in blood sugar levels. A $1 million pledge to…
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