Diabetes Management for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Whether you’re someone who was recently diagnosed with diabetes or you’ve been living with it for a fair amount of time, you likely know that your diet plays a major role in your overall health and well-being. Making the right food choices will allow you to keep your blood glucose levels in check. While your…
According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 38 million Americans have diabetes. The report further finds that rates of type 2 diabetes are surging, particularly among teens, young adults, and minorities. Still more alarmingly, the CDC has also found that 1 in 3 American adults have prediabetes. As a…
Did you know that diabetes is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the world? According to the World Health Organization, over 347 million people around the globe have diabetes. But did you also know that diabetes is not contagious, answering the Q; is diabetes transmissible? You cannot catch diabetes from another person. Despite…
The goal of a healthy diet will vary for each individual. Generally speaking, it is recommended to eat a balanced diet that contains food from all the food groups. Variations in diet might depend on seasonable availability, time, convenience and different tastes. Diabetics are unique because the decision on what to eat rests on its…
Diabetes is a lifelong disease that causes high blood sugar levels. There are many different treatments for diabetes, and what works for one person may not work for another. If you or someone you know has diabetes, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the latest treatments. Diabetes treatments have come a long way in recent…
Diabetes is a chronic or long-term health condition that affects people worldwide. The number of pre-diabetics and diabetics is constantly increasing due to a variety of factors, particularly in this modern era. It can be challenging to keep your blood sugar levels within the recommended healthy range. This is because a variety of factors can…
Previously Published on Healthline.com – When a doctor diagnoses insulin-dependent diabetes, you will quickly learn that precise carbohydrate counting and correct insulin dosing for meals and higher blood sugars are both key to effective diabetes management. But terms like “insulin to carbohydrate ratio” (Insulin-to-Carb Ratios) and “correction factor” can get confusing, especially if you’re newly diagnosed with…
Previously Published on Medscape.com – The odds of a person with type 1 diabetes achieving target A1c levels and avoiding severe hypoglycemia increase with greater degrees of automation in the technology they’re using, new real-world data show. Most notably, the likelihood of experiencing a severe hypoglycemic episode in the prior year was more than double for…
Living with diabetes can be very hard at times. Whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, you’ll be all too familiar with the challenges that can arise. How many people around the world have diabetes? According to the CDC, 415 million people worldwide have diabetes. By 2040, it’s expected that more than half…