In case someone has been recently diagnosed with diabetes, for sure everyone wants to know how to take care of themselves. Of course, we probably know that we need to have control over our blood sugar levels in order to feel better. However, we need to know what to ask our doctor, but that can […]
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Motivation is something we must continuously work on. When life is tough, motivation might be the difference between setting goals and lazing around doing nothing. According to some dictionaries, willpower is actually an energetic determination. It is the ability to control actions, thoughts, impulses, and behaviors. Moreover, it is the strength of will to continue […]
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Around 26 million people in the US have diabetes, and nearly 80 million have prediabetes. This means 80 million new people will likely develop the condition if they don’t do something to prevent it. Researchers show that lifestyle changes can significantly prevent type 2 diabetes, one of these changes being exercise. They also claim that exercise […]
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Those who smoke should know that is very important to stop. As most people already know, smoking impacts many aspects of health, and in those with diabetes, it influences their diabetes management. Ex-smokers often say that quitting is hard, maybe even the hardest thing. But, millions have quit smoking, which means that anyone can do […]
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Although diabetes is a manageable disease, it can be stressful. Yes, no matter how much we have control over it, controlling diabetes can lead to stress. Those who have diabetes might have concerns such as thinking about their health in the long term, the regular counting of carbs, and the measurement of insulin levels. But, […]
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Blood sugar levels can be quite fickle, so controlling them is really important. That’s because constant blood sugar ups and downs can cause many health complications in those with type 2 diabetes. These include heart disease, kidney failure, eye problems, nerve damage, teeth and gum damage, etc. Keeping the blood glucose levels within healthy ranges […]
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The end of the summer for the students means the beginning of the school year. For most students, this means picking out the school outfit for the first day and gathering school supplies. However, for the children with diabetes and their parents, there is much more than that. Whether your kid has had diabetes for […]
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You are probably familiar that eating too much fat, and sugar can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Well, according to research, there is a chance that eating an excessive amount of meat can also increase your chance of developing this disease. Of course, your body needs protein, so it is normal to […]
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If someone has diabetes, it is important to know what to eat, how much, and when to eat. If we don’t control these steps, then medications can’t have everlasting effects. So, instead of hoping for pills to be the primary source of balance for our body, we should focus on our meals too. If we […]
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For a lot of people, the biggest problem when it comes to proper and healthy eating is not the meals, but the need for snacking. For most people snacking is a weakness. What’s worse in these moments people probably find themselves snaking unhealthy food. For sure at least once, if not more you have been […]
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