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Diabetes
Beef, Bacon, Sugary Drinks & Too Much Salt Tied To Half Of U.S. Deaths
Nearly half of all deaths from heart disease, stroke and diabetes in the United States are associated with diets that skimp on certain foods ... Read More
Protect Your Heart From Sneaky Added Sugars
You’re probably aware that consuming large amounts of added sugars are associated with overweight, obesity, and diabetes. But it might ... Read More
Deniabetes: How To Deal With A Diabetes Diagnosis
It’s common for people to experience a range of thoughts and feelings when faced with a diabetes diagnoses. “Diabetes runs in my family, but ... Read More
7 Ways To Keep Your Feet Healthy With Diabetes
Foot problems are common in all people with diabetes. However, African Americans are at greatest risk. In 2012, African Americans were ... Read More
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