During the summer, temptations are everywhere from barbecues to outdoor restaurants. You don’t have to feel deprived as everyone else snacks on decadent desserts. Discover delicious and safe summer desserts for people with type 1 diabetes.
Yearly examinations, or more frequent screenings depending on your physician’s recommendations, are essential for people with type 1 diabetes. During examinations your doctor will review your current diabetes self-management plan and look for signs of potential complications.
Having type 1 diabetes involves ongoing care but does not have to hold you back from living a full and happy life. From rock stars to judges to olypians, there are many famous people who have type 1diabetes. Discover 4 well-known people with type 1 diabetes who have achieved great success.
Having diabetes type 1 does not mean you have to stop doing the things you need and want to do. People with diabetes drive, work, and grow old in good health. Explore how to make the most of basic life situations when you have diabetes type 1.
Although people with diabetes type 1 depend on insulin, proper eating is also extremely important to your overall health. Eating the right foods can help ward off potentially dangerous blood sugar fluctuations and related complications. Learn the proper eating habits to develop when you have diabetes type 1.
Prior to the use of insulin in 1922, it could be hazardous for women with diabetes to get pregnant. Now many women with diabetes type 1 are having babies without complications and leading a healthy life. Knowing what to expect and how to take proper care is essential when you get pregnant and have diabetes […]
Magnesium, sodium, and potassium are all essential minerals but people can also get too much of a good thing. Discover how common minerals may have an impact on diabetes and other related health conditions.
It has been 30 years since the Diabetes Control and Complication Trial (DCCT) in 1983. The staggering results of the trial were released in 1993 and we have learned a lot from them. Great strides in diabetes care and treatment have already been made and ongoing research is making options for people with diabetes even better.
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Everyone looks forward to the warm, sunny days of summer. Make sure you’re on track by reviewing this diabetes summer checklist as you get ready for the good times. Being well-prepared ensures you stay healthy and happy all summer long.
The easygoing lifestyle of summer brings to mind sunny days, swimming and firing up the barbecue. Grilling is a healthy cooking technique and you don’t have to be enslaved to high-calorie sauces or fatty foods. Discover how to have a healthy and delicious summer BBQ with diabetes.