Diabetics: Beware Of Fake Test Strips
The government warned diabetics Friday to watch for counterfeit versions of test strips commonly used to monitor blood sugar levels. The test strips, for use…
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What Your Looks Say About Your Health
Is it true that bad looks can equal bad health? When your body is healthy, you tend to look attractive and more youthful. But oddly,…
Sugar Diabetes: Delicious Name, Nasty Disease
Years ago, my parents used to refer to diabetes as “sugar diabetes” or simply “sugar”. As a kid, it did not make sense to me…
Got Diabetes? Don’t Eat This…
Do people with diabetes have to follow a low-sodium diet? It depends. People with diabetes have the same recommended sodium intake as the general population…
Diabetes Travel Tips
Planning a trip? Do you have diabetes? Whether you’re camping or cruising, you can go anywhere and do almost anything. It just takes a little…
Prediabetes: Do You Have It?
While diabetes occurs in people of all ages and races, some groups have a higher risk for developing the disease than others, including: Celebrate great…
Mom’s Head-To-Toe Guide To Staying Healthy
Children. Family. Friends. Errands. Work. Church. Dinner. Karate lessons. Bake sales. Moms routinely juggle long lists of to-dos from all facets of their lives, except the…
The Weight Of The Nation: New HBO Documentary Tackles Nationwide Obesity
Vivia Armstrong was obese at the age of 10. By the time she reached her teens, she tipped the scales at more than 200 pounds.…
Does Sleep Apnea Treatment Improve Diabetes?
Up to one in four people with type 2 diabetes may also have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that causes your breathing to pause…
Have You Heard? Diabetes Can Cause Hearing Loss
Diabetes and hearing loss are two of America’s most widespread health concerns. Nearly 26 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and an estimated 34.5…
Study: Sleeping Less Raises Diabetes Risk
(BlackDoctor.org) — Sleep is the best medicine for a long, hard day at work, school, or everyday errands and activities, but many people aren’t getting…
12 Things Your Feet Say About Your Health
Want to make a simple, ten-second check on the state of your health? Take a look at what your feet are saying about your health.…
Smog Tied To Increased Hypertension & Diabetes Risks In Black Women
(BlackDoctor.org) — Air pollution may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure in black American women, a new study suggests. Previous…
6 Insulin Do’s & Don’ts
Diabetes requires constant care, from keeping track of your blood glucose levels to self-administering insulin treatment. But living a full, active life while managing diabetes…
Gospel Star David Peaston Dies
R&B/gospel singer David Peaston, best known for the singles, “Two Wrongs (Don’t Make it Right)” and “Can I?”, has died at 54 years old. The…
Natural Remedies For Diabetes
Diabetes requires regular blood sugar tests and medical intervention. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. What You Need…
