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Have you been told you have diabetes, but don’t have any symptoms? Surprisingly, diabetes does not always have symptoms. This will differ from person to person. However, symptoms related to diabetes are not always recognized as individuals are unaware of the common silent symptoms of diabetes. Someone can have diabetes for years and not know…
¿Sabías que tu hígado es el órgano interno más grande de tu cuerpo? Es responsable de muchas funciones, entre ellas: Filtra y elimina sustancias dañinas de la sangre (toxinas, medicamentos, alcohol). Regula los niveles de azúcar en la sangre y almacena el exceso de glucosa en forma de glucógeno hasta que se necesite. Produce bilis,…
During the past twenty years, the number of children and adolescents of ages 10-19 being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) has doubled in the US. This is an alarming trend. One would think that with all the advances made in healthcare, children would be getting better; however, the opposite seems to be happening with…
Piensa un momento en lo que has bebido en las últimas 24 horas y la semana pasada. Algunas opciones populares son: té helado, agua, café, té, refrescos, jugos, bebidas deportivas, etc. Lo que muchos no saben es que lo que bebes puede ser tan importante como lo que comes, especialmente para quienes intentan controlar su…
Muscle mass is linked to better glucose control and longevity in persons living with diabetes, as well as in people who don’t. Skeletal muscle helps regulate glucose metabolism, and is linked to less insulin resistance, better A1c levels, and even less risk of developing diabetes. People living with diabetes statistically have lower muscle mass, muscle…
Cuidar bien tu salud bucal es importante para todas las personas, y especialmente si vives con diabetes. La salud bucal y la diabetes están estrechamente relacionadas. Mantener una buena salud bucal puede tener un efecto positivo sobre los niveles de azúcar en sangre. A su vez, un buen control glucémico facilita el mantenimiento de una…
Do you worry about when your next meal will be? Food insecurity occurs when individuals are unable to access food to live their life comfortably. It’s a worldwide concern and affects up to 47 million individuals in the United States each year. Anyone can experience food insecurity and is not directed towards a specific population.…
To read the English translation of this blog, please visit: https://blogs.cornell.edu/communityeducation/2018/01/05/the-benefits-of-making-small-simple-changes/?fbcl&fbclid=IwY2xjawHrnMVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVL9iVQkf-v4Y0YwzcgbixUxuup0q9m6BhAYv9zqXHRgwqMPoVIFfLwvzw_aem_CJr0SNpNrWBCuV3VM5jtjA Muchos de nosotros queremos estar más saludables, hacer cambios en nuestro estilo de vida, perder peso, hacer ejercicio y modificar nuestra alimentación. Estos deseos se intensifican después de una temporada de excesos y sedentarismo. Nos encontramos diciendo cosas como: “¡Eso es, no más dulces…
When it comes to diabetes, we know that good nutrition, regular physical activity, and stress management are essential to blood sugar control. However, do you know that your sleep patterns can also affect blood sugar? Research has shown that insufficient sleep can result in unhealthy eating habits and less physical exercise, both of which are…
GLP-1 as a treatment for weight loss seems to have become all the rage these days. It is prescribed to patients with diabetes. However, it also has a positive effect on obesity. GLP-1, generally short for GLP1-RA, which is a class or type of diabetes medication, stands for Glucagon- Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist. The…