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Advances in technology have made it easier for people living with diabetes to manage their condition. There is a wealth of online support to better self-manage diabetes -education and instruction on the many facets of diabetes management, and also support in the form of motivation, monitoring, habit-tracking, connection to others living with diabetes, and easier…
Junk food, sweets, desserts, simple carbohydrates…. whatever you call them, people with diabetes (and without diabetes) need to avoid or limit intake. This is because they have no nutritional value, meaning that they do not provide many vitamins, minerals, fiber, or protein- nutrients that are vital to health. What they do provide is hydrogenated (unhealthy)…
There has been a trend in recent years for very young children to use skin care and anti-aging products.This is likely because they are seeing these products on social media. Many parents consider these products to be safe and perhaps a better option than allowing their children to wear makeup; however, many of these products…
Para leer la traducción al inglés de este blog, visite: To read the English translation of this blog, please visit: https://blogs.cornell.edu/communityeducation/2024/08/16/metabolic-syndromeare-you-at-risk/ ¿Recibiste recientemente malas noticias sobre tus análisis de sangre? ¿Tienes presión arterial alta o luchas con la obesidad? Podrías estar en riesgo de sufrir el Síndrome Metabólico, que está asociado con un mayor riesgo…
Taking good care of your oral health is important for everyone, and it is especially important if you are living with diabetes. Oral health and diabetes are interconnected. Good oral health can have a positive effect on blood sugar. Well-managed blood sugar can make it easier to maintain good oral health. Gingivitis is an early…
Have you been skipping sweet treats to reduce your sugar intake? Besides desserts, you may actually be eating more sugar than you realize. According to the American Heart Association, the average American eats 22 teaspoons of added sugar daily. This excess sugar may cause a significant increase in your blood sugar and lead to weight…
Diabetes Distress occurs when someone who lives with diabetes experiences frustration, exhaustion, and anxiety due to the stress of managing diabetes, day in and day out. Living with and managing any chronic health condition can be physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging. With diabetes, the day-to-day management of things like testing blood sugar, meal planning, adjusting…
Para leer la traducción al inglés de este blog, visite: To read the English translation of this blog, please visit: https://blogs.cornell.edu/communityeducation/2024/09/06/the-role-of-fat-in-diabetes-management/ Cuando se trata de controlar la diabetes, los carbohidratos son el centro de la dieta porque aumentan el nivel de azúcar en sangre. Sin embargo, es importante comprender el papel de los demás macronutrientes,…
Antioxidants are compounds that protect your body from cell damage and help play a vital role in maintaining the body’s overall health. Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant that’s found in many foods, and it’s made naturally in our bodies. For many years, alpha-lipoic acid supplements have been given to patients with certain types of nerve damage in Europe. There…
As the temperatures rise, so should your water intake! For those with diabetes, staying well-hydrated can help to manage fluctuating blood sugars and in turn, avoid damage to the kidneys, nerves, and cardiovascular system. According to Angela Ginn Meadow, RN, RDN, CDCES, Program Director, Baltimore Metropolitan Diabetes Regional Partnership, University of Maryland Medical Center, sometimes…