It is already springtime and no great strides have been made in healthcare in the past year. Health care options have been stagnant and are becoming even more limited, with out of pocket expenses, co-pays, deductibles, drug plans and out of network costs skyrocketing.
The New Year is here and like most individuals, you may be putting together a list of changes you would like to make in this coming year. Humans tend to be goal-oriented which makes us different from other species. Being human also prevents us from always achieving the goals we set.
As people celebrate the holidays and overindulge, thoughts turn to making better choices during the year ahead. The start of another year often makes people review their current behaviors and consider ways to improve them. Consider a few creative New Year resolutions that could improve your diabetes management and overall well-being.
As fall season approaches, it is a good time to review diabetes basics. Although some of you may already know the basics, you can never stop learning. See how well you do on the following questions. Remember that "medical costs and lost work and wages for those with diabetes totals $245 million dollars yearly." See what you can do to lower these costs.
We like to continue to share some of the ongoing questions and answers from the diabetes self- management classes. This brings awareness to other patients like you and what you may be asking. Always feel free to share your diabetes questions with us and our readers.
Summer is a good time to make quick and easy adjustments to your current eating and exercise habits. Changing into shorts and bathing suits may be a motivating factor for many people, but your number one priority should be improved blood glucose control. […]
People with diabetes should exercise daily to maintain blood sugar control, burn calories and reach a healthy weight. They should make a fitness commitment dedicated to achieve their long-term health goals. Learn how to make the fitness commitment and stick to it so you can achieve your goals of good health.
We all know that exercise is important for everyone, and people with diabetes are no exception to that rule. Exercise helps control weight, regulates blood sugar levels, and improves circulation. […]
Diabetes self-management requires attention to detail and consistency in care. Discover how you can take it a few steps beyond the basic treatment methods typically prescribed by your health care team. Learn how to trick diabetes and maintain better blood sugar levels with these simple tips. […]
Although we experienced a mild winter season, most of you are ready for springtime. Spring is the perfect season to make positive lifestyle changes and improve overall health routines. Research points in the direction of “lifestyle changes” for improved health into old age. Genetics are important but behavior can be influential by incorporating good life long […]