Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Diabetes Health Page, Fitness trainer and instructor has dedicated her career to educating and informing people for over 10 years. As one of the most passionate diabetes advocates, Gabi has worked tirelessly to ensure that those people receive the education and support they need to properly manage their diabetes and achieve their health, fitness and weight loss goals.
Eggs are a great source of protein, but they contain cholesterol as well. In one egg there is almost 200 mg of cholesterol. Therefore, it can cause problems for those with poor blood sugar control. However, the ADA highly recommends them, and with good reason. They believe that eggs won’t raise blood sugar. But, it […]
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We are all busy, so we tend not to prepare healthy and balanced meals for breakfast. Instead, we buy already prepared ones, or even miss the most important meal of the day. Moreover, people treat breakfast as a dessert, so they buy doughnuts or any other foods that contain a lot of sugars. Such a […]
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Edema, or water retention, occurs when there’s an excess fluid accumulated in different body tissues. This, in turn, causes swelling in the affected areas, usually in feet, legs, ankles, and hands. Even though everyone should take the proper measures to treat edema, those who have diabetes should take extra precautions. They usually have problems with […]
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Protein is one of the most important energy for the body which gives fat and carbohydrates. It is crucial for tissue health, nails, skin, and hair. Without it, our body can’t function properly. Moreover, it is an important boost for our immune system which can help maintain normal levels of blood glucose and weight. Research […]
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Around two-thirds of Americans are overweight, one-third are obese, and nowadays diabetes affects around 30 million. Moreover, around 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes. But these numbers continue to increase, and there are a lot of treatments when it comes to the conditions above mentioned. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration, i.e., FDA approved one […]
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Oral thrush is an infection that develops inside the mouth and on the tongue. This yeast infection is also known as oropharyngeal candidiasis. What causes it is the Candida albicans fungus which develops inside the mouth and can’t be controlled. Moreover, it may appear in toddlers and infants if they have white bumps on the inside […]
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For many people around the world, driving is a big part of life. Of course, those with diabetes can drive safely, but there’re some things they should pay attention to when they are behind the wheel. If they decide to drive with this chronic disease, they have to be responsible. Here is how to drive […]
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Diabetes can’t be explained as well as most of us would like it to be. What is known however is that some people can be more venerable, and their chances of developing diabetes can be greater due to genetics, especially if the right environment is presented. But that doesn’t mean that individuals with no family […]
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Research states that green tea can boost our memory, reduce insulin resistance and obesity. Therefore, it can be ideal for people with diabetes. Plus, this tea may positively affect our brain and help us learn easily. Scientists believe that green tea can help with cognitive functions. Besides, this drink has been used for ages as […]
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Exercise has many benefits, such as improving one’s sensitivity to insulin and lowering blood glucose levels. But despite this, not everyone enjoys exercising, due to many factors such as discomfort, possible injury, lack of energy, and even cost constraints. Here’s where AlterG’s anti-gravity treadmill comes into the picture. It represents an innovative approach and deals […]
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