For many people with diabetes, the most challenging aspect of care is determining what to eat. As a diabetes educator, one of the many ... Read More
Living with Diabetes
Alcohol & Diabetes: What You Should Know
Having diabetes does not mean you have to give up alcohol – not if your diabetes is well controlled. In fact, adults with diabetes should ... Read More
Study Suggests Some African Americans Never Get Diagnosed with this Disease
One of the tests used to diagnose type 2 diabetes and monitor blood sugar control is influenced by 60 genetic variants, an international ... Read More
Drinking More Coffee Reduces Risk For Diabetes
When it comes to your morning cup of java, drinking a second or third cup may be good for your health. There is evidence that shows coffee ... Read More
The Link Between Diabetes & HIV
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1.1 million people are living in the United States with the human ... Read More
Back To School With Diabetes
Starting the new school year can be chaotic for most, but for parents of children with diabetes, it can be even more challenging. It means ... Read More
Protein Do’s & Don’ts For People With Diabetes
Protein is one of the nutrition essentials needed to maintain a healthy diet. It is used to build and repair body tissue and keep your hair, ... Read More
Healthy Eating With Diabetes On A Budget
Many people believe that it’s just too expensive to eat healthfully and healthy food cost more than unhealthy food. The truth is, armed with ... Read More
Are You Wearing A Glucose Monitor In The Wrong Spot?
Many people with diabetes experiment with placement of their continuous glucose monitors and get good results, a new study finds. A ... Read More
The A-B-Cs Of Diabetes & Heart Disease
Many people with diabetes do not realize that having diabetes increases their chances of having a heart attack or stroke. According to the ... Read More
Diabetes Management: Glucose Meters & Test Strip Safety
Using a glucose meter to monitor blood glucose levels is an important part of diabetes management. Generally, blood glucose should be ... Read More
Eat Broccoli To Help Manage Diabetes
According to Google, broccoli was number four of the 10 most searched words in 2016. If you are like me, you're probably wondering why? ... Read More