It is well known that simple lifestyle changes can maintain your health and help manage your blood sugars. Blood sugar control equals fewer diabetes long-term complications and less overall health problems. Learn how to take better care of yourself with some simple steps. Find out these fast facts:
Gardening fruits and vegetables is a wonderful way to […]
There are daily updates in the news about diabetes and its treatment. Read on to find out new trending topics in the field of diabetes. Understand how to help yourself.
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Your cousin tells you not to eat any carbohydrates when you get diagnosed with diabetes. Your neighbor says your diabetes medications are making you gain too much weight, so you just stop taking them. You end up with high blood sugars and diabetes complications. Globally, there are 422 million people living with diabetes and by 2050 […]
Diabetes in older adults is distinct from diabetes in younger people and the “approach of medical and lifestyle treatment should be different.” As we age, the prevalence of diabetes and frailty jumps worldwide. Frailty increases your risk of infection, falls and disabilities, while also doubling the risk of surgical complications and lengthening your hospital stays.
Frailty in […]
With such a strong focus on food and drinks, diabetes and holidays can be a tricky combination. We’re here to provide tips on how to manage diabetes at Christmas events, as well as how to prepare before the holiday season rolls around.
It’s important to note that everyone has unique requirements for managing diabetes. These ideas will […]
At ADW Diabetes we are always encouraging you to ask questions and get answers to your diabetes questions. New information is constantly available in this field and more knowledge means more blood sugar control. Stay up to date on studies done in medicine, especially in diabetes, to increase your knowledge for self-care.
Food as medicine is not a new idea. Hippocrates, the ancient Greek, made the connection by saying, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Think of culinary medicine (CM) as the well -known proverb: “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you […]
Proper meals and food planning is just one aspect of maintaining good diabetes control, but everyone always wants to know about food tips and tricks. Never forget about your exercise regimen and medications as well.
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