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Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. If you have diabetes, your risk of developing heart disease, heart attack, or stroke is double that of someone who does not have diabetes. Diabetes/high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and nerves of the heart, and…
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. If you have diabetes, your risk of developing heart disease, heart attack, or stroke is double that of someone who does not have diabetes. Diabetes/high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and nerves of the heart, and…
Living with type 2 diabetes can be challenging, but there is a significant ray of hope: weight loss. Shedding those extra pounds not only helps you fit into your favorite clothes, but can also have a profound impact on managing your diabetes. Here are compelling reasons to lose weight for people with type 2 diabetes,…
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…
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…
Foot disease is one of the most common complications of diabetes, and as rates of diabetes continue to rise, education and awareness of prevention are of utmost importance. Fortunately, there are ways to protect your feet if you are living with diabetes. Over time, high blood sugar can lead to nerve and blood vessel damage.…
Getting enough sleep is crucial for good health. What you may not know is that not getting enough sleep can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and can lead to poorer control of your DM (Diabetes Management) if you are already living with it. Studies show that not getting enough sleep can also…
A healthy, balanced diet along with exercise/physical activity are fundamental for managing most health issues, including diabetes (type 1, type 2), gestational diabetes, or prediabetes. Physical activity includes all movement that increases energy use, whereas exercise is planned, structured physical activity. Evidence-based benefits include improved blood glucose control and improved insulin sensitivity, reduced cardiovascular risk…
As a dietitian, I see firsthand the impact that small changes have on people’s health. I work primarily with people with diabetes, but many of them have other conditions as well, such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, hypothyroidism, PCOS, or obesity. Each condition has different diet recommendations, but one thing is constant for all of…
The holidays are coming! I always get excited knowing that I will be busy knitting and crafting—sometimes all the way until Christmas Eve. I love knitting and find time to knit throughout the year. However, the holidays bring a renewed burst of creativity that encourages me to find projects that challenge me, while at the…