Even if you are following your doctor’s recommendation, exercising regularly and eating right, your sugar levels might sometimes increase unexpectedly. The director of the Diabetes Institute at the University of Pittsburgh, Linda M. Siminerio, RD, Ph.D., talks on this topic. According to Dr. Siminerio, in people without diabetes, blood glucose levels fluctuate constantly. However, if […]
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Adhesive capsulitis, i.e. frozen shoulder might make usual activities such as changing your insulin pump or getting dressed impossible. This is the most prevalent injury to the upper body in people who have diabetes. Surprised? Read on to find out more about frozen shoulder and diabetes. Is There a Link Between Frozen Shoulder and Diabetes? […]
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Pills for weight loss might hold a world of promise, especially for those people who have tried to follow a diet suitable for them. However, slimming pills need to be used just to support a diet, instead of relying on them for possible weight loss. You should know that weight loss pills might be prescribed […]
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Storing tinned and frozen fruits and veggies is a great way to always have healthy foods at hand. They are incredibly nutritious and can boost your energy for the entire day. Plus, frozen veggies and fruits can be just as healthy as the fresh ones. Also, if you store your food in the freezer, it […]
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Do you have diabetes? Or does someone you care about has diabetes? Well, if the answer to these questions is yes, then you must learn about the importance of ketones. You should know that our bodies run mainly on sugar also known as glucose. So, when the body is low on sugar, or in case […]
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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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For many people around the world, driving is a big part of life. Of course, diabetics can drive safely, but there’re some things they should pay attention to when they are behind the wheel. If you decide to drive with type 1 diabetes, you have to be responsible. Here is how you can drive safely […]
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Diabetes and the routines on a daily basis go hand in hand – having healthy and balanced meals, relaxing, getting enough sleep, doing some physical activity on a daily basis and monitoring blood glucose levels. However, there is one more thing you should do on a daily basis, and that is checking your feet. By […]
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Spending a lot of time each day in a chair put you at elevated risk of just any health issue you can think of. As a matter of fact, you should know that sitting more than 8 hours on a day has been related to increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In case you […]
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Diabetes is a life-long disease that increases the risk of many dangerous health complications, including kidney failure, heart attack, stroke, amputation, blindness, etc. Luckily, there are medications and insulin shots that can help you lower the blood glucose levels. This, in turn, can cut the risk of these dangerous health complications. However, sometimes doctors treat blood […]
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