Managing diabetes requires a great deal of effort and may seem overwhelming at first. You’re asked to make many lifestyle changes that seem ... Read More
Living with Diabetes
4 Tips For A Safe Vacation With Diabetes
Are you planning for some fun in the sun this summer? Before you hit the beach, consider these tips to make sure your vacation is safe and ... Read More
Low Carb Ketogenic Diet & Diabetes: Is It Safe?
You might be surprised to know that the ketogenic diet has been around for over 80 years. It was originally used to treat people with ... Read More
Ginger and Diabetes: What You Should Know Before You Spice Things Up
Many people with diabetes incorporate alternative supplements as part of their nutritional intake and health-seeking lifestyle. Historically ... Read More
Vinegar & Diabetes: Can It Reduce Blood Glucose Levels?
Vinegar continues to gain in popularity among consumers for its many purported health benefits including hypertension, weight loss, ... Read More
Debbie Allen: Still Dancing For Her Life
"You've got big dreams? You want fame? Well, fame costs. And right here is where you start paying ... in sweat." It’s been over 30 years ... Read More
A1C Diabetes Test & African Americans: Not As Accurate As You Think
The A1C test is the primary test used for diabetes diagnosis and management. However, it may not be the best test to use in African ... Read More
3 Musts For A Successful Sugar Detox Plan
There’s sugar in just about everything in the American diet – bread, desserts, juice and fruit, among a long list of other foods. ... Read More
How To Buy The Right Shoes With Diabetes
As a person living with diabetes, you’re constantly worried about your feet. You’ve heard the horror stories of people who had a toe, foot ... Read More
Intermittent Fasting & Diabetes: Does It Work?
Fasting is not a new phenomenon. Many faiths recommend spiritual strengthening through periods of prayer and fasting—sometimes a day, ... Read More
Closing The Diabetes Disparity Gap
When it comes to diabetes in the United States, minority populations are hardest hit. African Americans and Hispanics are almost twice as ... Read More
Gluten Free Doesn’t Mean Diabetes Free
We live in the land of the free – sugar-free, salt-free, dairy-free, fat-free, wheat-free and yes gluten-free—all in the pursuit of good ... Read More