Now there’s another reason why you should be getting your daily dose of omega-3. In a study published in the Feb. 28, 2012 issue of the journal Neurology, researchers measured the red blood […]
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Meal replacement bars, shakes and diabetic foods are part of a healthy meal plan for people with diabetes. The right snacks and meals help people with diabetes maintain blood sugar levels and may curb hunger.
A recent diagnosis of diabetes might make you feel confused. Many people with diabetes effectively keep it under control. Consider five things you can do to get started on the road to better health.
People with diabetes should maintain certain vaccinations. Vaccines can prevent illnesses that may become serious if you have diabetes. Vaccinations reduce your risk of contracting life-threatening diseases.
While sodium does not affect blood glucose levels, it has an effect on blood pressure. The combination of diabetes and high blood pressure increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and eye problems. Carefully reading food labels helps you lower your daily salt intake.
People with diabetes face an increased risk of developing eye conditions. Regular yearly eye examinations with dilatation are essential. Learn more about the symptoms of eye problems and what to do about them.
Foods that contain carbohydrate raise blood glucose. For this reason, people with diabetes must do basic carbohydrate counting. Starches, sugar and fiber are all counted as carbohydrates. The carbohydrates include bread, pasta, rice, cereals, wheat, rye, barley, starchy vegetables including peas, beans, corn, lentils, winter squash, all fruits as well as milk, yogurt and sweets. Knowing […]
Heart disease stems from damage of the arteries, which eventually affect the heart. There is a common myth that high levels of fat in the blood cause cholesterol to begin to stick to the walls of the arteries. However, without arterial wall damage, cholesterol cannot begin to form a “plaque”, no matter how high your blood […]
Feet carry us where we need to go and take on pressure supporting our body weight. Proper foot care is essential for people with diabetes. Poor foot care can lead to serious health problems and even possible amputation. Foot care basics help ward off these health issues.