Most of us are exposed to information via the internet, magazines, newspapers, the news and overhearing other people’s conversations. At this point, we are aware of the foods that may harm our health and the foods that may help to strengthen us. Yet, most of us continue to eat without a conscience. We don’t think about […]
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) can be a life-threatening complication of diabetes. People with Type 1, or those on insulin pumps can experience DKA more frequently due to a lack of endogenous (internally produced) insulin. People with gestational diabetes can experience ketone production and DKA as well. Those with Type 2 diabetes rarely get DKA […]
Party time can be stressful when you have diabetes. You wonder what will be served, if you will overindulge in some of your favorite “fun” foods and how it will affect your glucose levels. The last thing you want to do is allow stress to hinder your enjoyment or be at the forefront of your thoughts […]
Maintaining a healthy weight can be challenging because we tend to omit the foods we enjoy. Human beings do not like being deprived of things and that is why diets are short-term solutions to long-term problems. Extend products allow you to enjoy decadent tastes that you crave, with fewer calories, and that digest slowly so you […]
Summer has come quickly and we are already seeing temperatures well into the 90s. Different seasons pose individual challenges for people with diabetes. Skin care is extremely important to help reduce the risk of dry, sun burned, itchy or infected skin during the summer months.
Tips for summer skin care:
Extend products such as bars, shakes, crisps, and drizzles come in various flavors, are delicious and allow the person with diabetes to satisfy their craving for a sweet, salty, or crunchy snack food without the possible adverse effects while helping to control their blood glucose levels.
Summer is finally here and nothing beats wiggling your toes in the sand or the surf after a long freezing winter. The problem is, if you have diabetes, the risk of kicking off your shoes is not worth it.
According to The California Podiatrist Medical association nearly 55,000 Americans with diabetes suffer from a lower limb amputation […]
It’s about that time of year when many of us are planning our summer vacations. Preparing for a vacation can add unnecessary stress. Stress is unhealthy and can impact your blood sugar levels so it’s time to put yourself at ease with your preparation and let the fun begin right now! Start enjoying your vacation even before you leave with these packing tips. Below are some tools you may consider using on your next excursion!
Signs that you are omega-3 deficient might be dry rough patches on skin, dry hair, soft or brittle nails, small bumps on the back of upper arms and legs, eczema, dandruff and dry eyes. Omega-3 deficiency symptoms may be overlooked by doctors because they are shared by other illnesses. Scientists have recently given a name to Omega-3 deficiency – it is FADS or Fatty Acid Deficiency Syndrome.[2]
Finding our way around the kitchen can be challenging whether you have diabetes or not. There are healthy choices, not so healthy choices and unhealthy choices. We all need to be cognizant of the amount of saturated or trans fat (those artery clogging, cholesterol producing fats), sodium (can be harmful to your heart, blood pressure and kidneys), and processed sugar we allow into our bodies.