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Having type 1 diabetes involves ongoing care but does not have to hold you back from living a full and happy life. From rock stars to judges to olypians, there are many famous people who have type 1diabetes. Discover 4 well-known people with type 1 diabetes who have achieved great success.
Diabetes can be controlled and self-managed, however, it requires you to think about it everyday, throughout the day. What is a typical day in the life of a person with diabetes?
Having diabetes type 1 does not mean you have to stop doing the things you need and want to do. People with diabetes drive, work, and grow old in good health. Explore how to make the most of basic life situations when you have diabetes type 1.
I had hoped that the summertime would give us time to reflect and relax with a slower pace and offer less responsibility. This definitely has not been the case. I have recently instructed several patients who are under a great deal of stress whether it is related to family issues, work, finances, or their own health […]
Traveling is exciting and diabetes should not stop you from enjoying your trip. Here are my guidelines for a worry-free trip:
CARBOHYDRATE is a macronutrient that turns completely into sugar within 1-2 hours. Below you will find 15 gram carbohydrate portions.
With so many diets and gimmicky foods available to us it’s no wonder the majority of Americans are unhealthy and overweight. It’s important to realize that you can be thin and yet unhealthy or obese and malnourished. Learn my tips for healthy eating to help you stay on track with your diabetes.
Thin folks may not be […]
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 […]
Although people with diabetes type 1 depend on insulin, proper eating is also extremely important to your overall health. Eating the right foods can help ward off potentially dangerous blood sugar fluctuations and related complications. Learn the proper eating habits to develop when you have diabetes type 1.
Everyone gets the flu or a cold or an upset stomach from time to time. Minor illness will alter your blood sugar and will require some changes in your daily diabetes routine. It is difficult to control your blood sugars when you are ill. It is especially important to test your blood glucose level frequently to […]