Foot problems are common in all people with diabetes. However, African Americans are at greatest risk. In 2012, African Americans were ... Read More
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Traveling With Diabetes
Whether you travel for business or pleasure, local or international, when you have diabetes it’s important to plan ahead. The following tips ... Read More
GirlTrek Partners With BlackDoctor.org For A Year-Long Celebration Of #BlackGirlHealing
GirlTrek Partners with Largest Online Source for Information on Black Health (Washington, D.C. – February 13, 2017) GirlTrek, the most ... Read More
Carb Counting For Flexible Diabetes Meal Planning
There is no longer one “right” way for people with diabetes to eat. Instead, the American Diabetes Association suggests people individualize ... Read More
Biggest Diabetes Medication Myths
Lifestyle changes, including healthy food choices and physical activity, are always at the forefront of diabetes management. But when diet ... Read More
Is Your Blood Sugar Dangerously Low? Symptoms Hiding In Plain Sight
Hypoglycemia, also called low blood glucose or low blood sugar, is a condition that occurs when the body's blood glucose decreases and is ... Read More
Recharging After Diabetes Burnout
The day-to-day dealings that come with diabetes can slowly result in physical and emotional stresses that have more recently become known as ... Read More
From Aerobics To Zumba: The Best Types Of Exercise For Your Fitness Goals
You know exercising is good for you and that you're supposed to do it, but what type of exercise should you do? There's so many options ... Read More
Diabetes Can Age Your Brain 5 Years Faster: How To Preserve Your Memory
Diabetes, prediabetes and poor glucose control in people with diabetes are risk factors for cognitive decline. Poor glucose control can ... Read More
Is Massage Good For People With Diabetes?
Getting massages have been known to have a host of health benefits for those who swear by them. So, it should be no surprise that the ... Read More
We Are Beating The Odds! Premature Death Rates Declining For Blacks, New Study Finds
Premature death rates have declined in the United States among Hispanics, blacks, and Asian/Pacific Islanders (APIs) — in line with trends ... Read More
DASH Diet Ranked Best For Diabetes
Recently, US News & World Report ranked DASH the best diet for diabetes. DASH is also one of several meal patterns identified by the ... Read More