Vitamins are classified as either fat or water soluble based on how they act in your body. Some vitamins are dissolved in fat while others are dissolved in water. Discover 2 fat and 2 water soluble vitamins that are beneficial for people with diabetes.
Much like diabetes, obesity is a chronic health condition. The recent development of 3 weight loss medications could be helpful to those with diabetes as well since these conditions are often related. Discover how they may benefit people with diabetes who are also overweight or obese.
People with diabetes are concerned about what they eat to avoid blood sugar spikes and minimize the risk of related health conditions and complications. Proper nutrition can help you maintain normal blood sugar levels. Consider 6 things to help your nutrition and make you feel great.
Deciding the right foods to eat when you have diabetes can be a challenge. Some foods that sound healthy could be packed with fat, sugar, salt and unwanted calories. Discover which dish is healthier when you have diabetes to make the smartest choices at home and when you dine out.
This week during diabetes self management sessions, I taught at least five patients from the ages of 38-75, both male and female, who were too frightened to eat anything after hearing about their type 2 diabetes diagnosis. They decided to consume only clear soups, chicken, fish and salads.
Gout is a form of chronic arthritis that can lead to pain, swelling and ultimately joint destruction and kidney problems. Gout and diabetes have some of the same risk factors. Learn more about the connection between gout and diabetes and what you can do about it.
Yogurt of all types is touted as a tasty dairy food with a myriad of health benefits. There are a variety of choices that can make anyone feel confused at the grocery store especially when you have diabetes and are counting carbohydrates. All types of yogurt are considered carbohydrates. Let's compare Greek, light and fit, whipped, regular and goat's milk yogurts to find the best ones when you have diabetes.
The most common long term complications of uncontrolled diabetes are well known. They include heart disease, heart attack, stroke, retinopathy (eye disease), nephropathy (kidney disease), neuropathy (nerve ending disease), erectile dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease and lower limb amputation.
Whether you are topping off a bowl of whole grain, unsweetened cereal or simply having a refreshing beverage, the variety of choices being offered as alternatives to cow’s milk is daunting. Your choice should be made based on your daily nutritional requirements, digestive health and what you like best. Remember, all milk choices count as a […]
Back pain is a problem that affects many people including those with diabetes. Often people with diabetes have other conditions that could cause back pain, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia or kidney problems. Discover how to handle back pain when you have diabetes.