Each assessment done for our diabetes self management skills program requires a complete food history – including the speed of one’s eating: “Do you eat quickly/fast, normal speed or slowly?” I have asked this question to approximately 2,000 patients in the last three years. Since we are preparing for program re-accreditation, I found that approximately 70% […]
There are a few diabetes articles that I keep bookmarked on my laptop because I am always going to them as a reference point for information. Similarly, I do the same with some of the diabetes publications that I get in the mail, especially if I find something that I can share with a patient or […]
You've been diagnosed with diabetes. It may have been yesterday, last month, last year or many years ago. Unlike a host of other possible diseases (cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, liver or kidney disease), this is one of the few diseases that YOU can self-manage. But how?
Type 1 diabetes used to be referred to as ‘juvenile diabetes’. While this chronic condition is more likely to appear during childhood or adolescence, it can also develop in adults. Consider these 5 facts you should know about type 1 diabetes.
The lazy days of summer can cause easy weight gain and elevated sugars, since many people like to stay out of the hot kitchen and either grab a quick meal or enjoy a full dining experience. Realize that dining out is all about choices, and it is up to you to make the best ones if […]
Each educational session in our diabetes self management accredited program begins with a health history and assessment. This is followed by a complete lesson on the basics of diabetes: risk factors, complications if not controlled, medication information (how and when to take), assessing insulin technique skills as well as focusing on exercise and overall healthy lifestyle […]
Insulin was discovered early in the 20th century and it changed the prognoses for people with diabetes. The first patient was treated with insulin in 1922 and now insulin therapy is nearing its 10th decade in use. Discover how the discovery of insulin brought new hope to people with diabetes and why it continues to be […]
People with diabetes are up to four times more likely to have heart disease than people without it. The good news is diabetes is considered a controllable risk factor for cardiovascular issues. Discover ways to manage diabetes and ward off heart problems to stay healthy for years to come.
New tools in diabetes care are making self-management easier. Diabetes can become demanding when you daily routine involves glucose tests, finger sticks and injecting insulin. Innovative tools are making it simpler to keep your blood sugar levels under control.
Many people with diabetes want to lower their blood sugar and reduce related health risks such as cardiovascular disease. While fad diets might seem like an easy way to shed pounds and lower health risks often they do more harm than good. Discover more about fat diets and why they are not the best choice for […]