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We are well into the cold and flu season that usually starts with the change in weather in late September, early October although cold viruses are around us all year long. As mentioned in previous newsletters having diabetes can reduce your immune system especially when your blood sugars are elevated. Increased blood sugars lower the ability […]
It’s easy to go a little crazy with the frenetic food fest that starts during Thanksgiving and ends on New Year’s Day. How can people with diabetes get through the holidays without overindulging? Keep a few simple tips in mind to make the most of the holidays without compromising your health.
There are certain situations when ketone testing is needed to reduce the risk of critical complications of diabetes. Options are using plasma blood with a meter to check for ketones or using urine testing kits. We will review which is more beneficial. Let’s first look at the basics of ketones and when they can cause a […]
As the weather cools down and the days are less sunny, winter blues might set in. The way people feel and act when they have winter blues can affect your diabetes. Learn how to combat the winter blues and improve your self-management of diabetes during the colder months.
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to some new technology developed by many of the top diabetes product manufacturers in the world. Customers like you venture out of your comfort zone to learn about recent advances and look to the future of diabetes care. Read on and see if any of these […]
Losing weight and exercising regularly help you effectively manage diabetes. Shedding pounds can reduce or even eliminate the problems associated with diabetes. Setting goals helps you stay focused and reach your desired weight.
Each year those of us in the diabetes world set aside November to help people with diabetes. We want them to become more aware of what they need to do to manage their disease. Keeping blood sugars controlled, preventing complications and making positive steps to live a full and healthy life are just a part of […]
This article is part two in a series on Weight Gain & Diabetes. To catch up, please read part one.
As discussed in the previous newsletter, patients are always trying to control their weight when they are diagnosed with diabetes. It definitely will have an impact on your blood […]
Hands down all the information my patients request about diabetes and its complications centers around weight issues, food intake and weight control. My usual answer is that “you are eating too much and not moving enough”. Most patients generally hesitate yet finally agree to that theory. Although this is still considered the top reason why people […]
It is a known fact that commercial food companies keep adding sugar to processed and packaged foods as the years go on. One specific theory is called “adaptation levels.” That means that people get used (or acclimatized) to a certain level of sweetness or satisfaction.