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Living with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can present unique challenges. Both conditions are closely interconnected, as the presence of type 2 diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing NAFLD. However, with proper nutrition and lifestyle modifications, individuals with type 2 diabetes and NAFLD can effectively manage their conditions and improve…
Did you know that Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness worldwide? It’s true – people who have diabetes are at greater risk of developing eye disease – including retinopathy (high blood sugar levels over time damage the blood vessels of the retina, causing swelling, bleeding and overgrowth of blood vessels), macular edema, cataracts, and…
When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, one of the first things they are given is a prescription for a glucometer. Your provider will advise you on how often to use it and what your “target” numbers are. They will also go over how often and at what time of the day to use it. A…
Prediabetes is a condition which causes a person’s blood sugar level to be elevated, but not high enough to be considered Diabetes. In 1980, the American Diabetes Association introduced the criteria for Type 2 Diabetes and included Prediabetes in order to determine the likelihood of developing diabetes. A normal fasting blood sugar level is below…
For those with diabetes, do you ever wonder why your blood glucose, or blood sugar, is different from day to day or even within the same day? It is because many different factors affect blood glucose, such as what you eat (when and how much), medications, exercise, sleep, age, genetics, health conditions, and hormones such…
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. While 4.2 million Americans—just over 1 in 10—have diabetes, 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes. Even though this number has been on the rise, the good news is that there are steps you can take to prevent, slow down, or even reverse the most common form of the disease known…
Are you concerned about your Vitamin D level while living with diabetes? Individuals who live with type 2 diabetes and take a vitamin D supplement tend to have lower hemoglobin A1C levels (HbA1c) compared to those who do not take a vitamin D supplement.1 HbA1c is an average measure of blood glucose levels from a…
Sarcopenia is a condition where muscle mass severely decreases. It’s more common in older individuals and leads to decreased strength and size of skeletal muscle. Recent research found that those who have type 2 diabetes may have an increased risk for sarcopenia. There are many causes of sarcopenia such as inactivity, poor diet, obesity, chronic…
Have you experienced stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, causing discomfort? This could be a sign of adhesive capsulitis, also known as “frozen shoulder”. Keeping your shoulder still for long periods of time increases the risk of developing frozen shoulder. Overtime, this becomes painful, and you may need to seek medical assistance. Treatments may…
It’s true! Not only are nuts of all kinds delicious, satiating, and packed with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, but research has proven a link between eating nuts and a longer life. Numerous studies show that eating nuts lowers blood cholesterol, the risk of cardiovascular disease, congestive heart disease, and adverse cardiac events. The benefits of…