My patients with diabetes are always keeping me on my toes with such interesting questions. I try to give them correct yet simple answers. See if you know the answers to some of these common myths concerning topics related to diabetes.
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 […]
According to the American Heart Association studies “most American’s are still eating between 18-22 teaspoons of white refined sugar a day”. This can add about 350 extra calories to your daily intake. Studies done by the A.H.A. also report that low fiber diets increase your risk of heart disease, the leading cause of complication and death […]
It may not matter if your partner had diabetes when you first met or if they develop it later on during your relationship. Diabetes happens to the whole family. What does matter is that it can add stress and anxiety to all parties unless you make it a part of your relationship and learn together from […]
Elevated blood pressure affects almost 75% of people with diabetes; 65% of people with diabetes will suffer from a heart attack or stroke, if they do not control their cholesterol, blood pressure as well as blood sugar. The American Heart association recommends that anyone with an elevated blood pressure – 131/81 or higher for those with […]
American Diabetes Wholesale recently had the chance to interview fitness expert and wellness coach Shea Vaughn. Vaughn’s new book titled ‘Breakthrough – The 5 Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great and Find Total Well-Being’ was written to inspire women to transform their lives into healthier ones. Vaughn has taken her 25 years of experience as […]
Foods that are high in fiber are good for everyone to eat, but are especially helpful when you have diabetes. The Journal of Nutrition suggests that increasing daily fiber is associated with decreased body fat especially around the middle; stomach or middle fat is highly connected to insulin resistance, a problem with type 2 diabetes.
ADW Diabetes recently had the chance to speak with the winner of TLC’s “The Next Great Baker”, Dana Herbert, about how people with diabetes can enjoy sweets during the holiday season. Herbert offers several tips that can benefit a person with diabetes, and focuses on his #1 rule – everything in moderation.
American Diabetes Wholesale recently had the chance to speak with Janis Roszler MSFT, RD, CDE, LD/N about the direct link between good oral healthcare and diabetes. Roszler offers several tips that can benefit a person with diabetes, many of them being simple changes in oral healthcare routines that can make dramatic changes in how your body […]
Oftentimes the task of having a diabetic pet can seem overwhelming. You have to give insulin injections at particular times, buy special food, and monitor the blood glucose… The list goes on. You think, “Seriously? You want me to brush my pet’s teeth, too?!?!” Well, yes! It is important to care for your diabetic pet’s teeth […]