Our More on Diabetes articles will provide helpful diabetes and health information on topics including diabetes management, exercise, diabetic recipes, diabetes complications, diet and nutrition, pet diabetes and more. Articles are written or reviewed by healthcare professionals who have experience in diabetes and health education.
All carbohydrates are not created equal which can be confusing for people with diabetes. Watching your carbohydrates means doing the math and knowing which carbohydrates are best. You also need to clearly define terms such as net carb and low carb to avoid irregular blood sugar levels.
As I do my weekly catch up reading on diabetes trends, studies and pop culture information I like to share some of the more interesting findings. Feel free to forward them to your family and friends. They may find that it helps them with their diabetes control and overall knowledge.
When people are busy or enjoying summer vacation, they may overlook proper food preparation. It is essential for people with diabetes to follow food safety precautions to avoid food-borne illnesses.
People with diabetes face a higher than average risk of having a stroke or heart attack. These heart problems strike people with diabetes more than twice as often as those who don’t have it. Discover the major link between heart disease and diabetes and what you can do about it.
Many people who develop type 2 diabetes have pre-diabetes first. Blood glucose levels are higher than normal with pre-diabetes but not high enough to be considered diabetes. Making positive lifestyle changes with pre-diabetes can prevent or delay getting type 2 diabetes.
The teen years are often difficult and can be more challenging for children with type 1 diabetes. Increased independence also means additional responsibility. Parents can help by ensuring the child gets education and resources to stay healthy and safe with type 1 diabetes.
Worrying about a chronic illness and its future expenses can be overwhelming especially in this economy and the fact is that worry and stress do increase your blood sugar and blood pressure. Medications become a monthly recurring charge and other outside costs never seem to stop. Some are lucky enough to have insurance coverage with drug […]
Summer is here and the lifestyle is easy. As you head to barbecues, amusement parks and vacations, consider a few sensible nutrition tips. People with diabetes avoid negative eating patterns by being well-prepared for summer soirées.
Barbecues and picnics serve an array of selections you might want to avoid. The American Association of Diabetes Educators […]
Working as a diabetes nurse educator I am always looking for a convenient, affordable and great tasting snack to help my patients relieve their hunger, feel treat satisfied and make them confident that their blood sugars will not spike. I often recommend these snack choices to them and I am delighted to share how Extend Nutrition […]
The glycemic index is a ranking of foods based on how quickly they elevate your blood glucose levels. Choosing foods with a lower GI level can help you maintain your blood sugar levels and weight. Find out how GI values work and which foods are best for people with diabetes.