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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…
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…
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…
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…
Have you ever been advised to avoid processed foods? What are processed foods and why should you avoid them? Let’s take a look. Processing refers to all the ways food can be prepared prior to buying it. This can range from a simple process such as cutting, roasting, or canning, to the more involved process…
Maybe you planned for a large bounty of tomatoes to preserve or maybe you just planted more than you can eat before they go bad. Either way, to prevent wasting your time gardening and wasting your produce, plan to preserve your tomatoes. Freezing is Simple When you’ve got too many tomatoes to process at the…
Do you find it difficult to balance your blood sugar and find healthy snack ideas? Then this blog is for you! Listed are 10 diabetes friendly snack ideas that are rich in fiber and vitamins! Remember, it’s important to pair a carbohydrate with a protein for better blood sugar stabilization. You can still eat the…
For the English translation of this blog: https://blogs.cornell.edu/communityeducation/2022/11/04/5-things-you-can-do-right-now-if-you-have-diabetes/ Tener una enfermedad crónica, como es la diabetes, puede ser preocupante. La buena noticia es que aún padeciendo de diabetes se puede vivir una vida larga y saludable. Estos son algunos pasos que puede dar sin esperar para mejorar la salud si tiene diabetes. Deje de saltarse…
Salads can be a great option for anyone looking to add some extra vegetables to their diet. However, some salads may be more harmful than beneficial. These salads may be high in calories and contain hidden saturated fat, sugar, and salt. On the other hand, salads can be filled with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Learning…
If you have been diagnosed with Diabetes, chances are you’ve been given a glucometer so that you can check your blood sugar at home. You may have been told by your provider to check your sugar a certain number of times a day or to aim for certain numbers. But beyond that, it’s possible you…