Until recently type 2 diabetes was thought of as a disease found in obese adults. However, over the past 20 years, type 2 diabetes is ... Read More
Living with Diabetes
6 Simple Ways To Lower Your Risk Of Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in African Americans, and if you have diabetes, you are two to four times more likely to die ... Read More
Your Guide To Weight Loss Surgery For Diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 29 million people living in the United States has diabetes. Over 90 ... 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
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