Category: Diabetes

Síndrome Metabólico… ¿Estás en Riesgo? (Metabolic Syndrome…Are You at Risk?)

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Síndrome Metabólico… ¿Estás en Riesgo? (Metabolic Syndrome…Are You at Risk?)

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…

Diabetes and Oral Health

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Diabetes and Oral Health

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…

Sneaky Sugar in Foods…Is it Affecting Your Diabetes?

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Sneaky Sugar in Foods…Is it Affecting Your Diabetes?

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 and Burnout

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Diabetes Distress and Burnout

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…

El papel de las grasas dietéticas en el control de la diabetes (The Role of Fat in Diabetes Management)

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El papel de las grasas dietéticas en el control de la diabetes (The Role of Fat in Diabetes Management)

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,…

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) Supplements in Diabetes Management

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Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) Supplements in Diabetes Management

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…

Diabetes and Hydration

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Diabetes and Hydration

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…

Ideas de refrigerios para personas con diabetes (Snack Ideas for Those with Diabetes)

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Ideas de refrigerios para personas con diabetes (Snack Ideas for Those with Diabetes)

This link will bring you to the English translation of the blog below: https://blogs.cornell.edu/communityeducation/2023/08/25/snack-ideas-for-those-with-diabetes/ ¿Es difícil equilibrar el nivel de azúcar en sangre y encontrar ideas para refrigerios saludables? ¡Entonces este blog es para ti! ¡Se enumeran 10 ideas de refrigerios aptos para la diabetes que son ricos en fibra y vitaminas! Recuerde, es importante…

How Does a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Help with Diabetes Management

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How Does a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Help with Diabetes Management

Were you recently diagnosed with diabetes and don’t know where to begin? The first action we recommend with any type of chronic disease is to gather more information about it and be compliant with your provider visits. This can be an overwhelming time, so take it one step at a time. We are here for…

Is Diabetes Reversible?

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Is Diabetes Reversible?

As Diabetes Educators, we often hear the question from our patients “Can I reverse my diabetes?” The answer? It’s complicated. Patients are often told that diabetes is chronic, that it will worsen over time, and that it is irreversible. While this is often true, recent studies show that in some cases under certain conditions, diabetes…