Living with type 1 diabetes ain’t necessarily mean bidding sports adieu. Right sports medicine coupled with an optimal exercise plan lets diabetics partake in physical activities. Learning the balance game between insulin, nutrition intake, workouts, and blood sugar control is of utmost concern for maintaining steady sugar levels during sports. In this blog post, we…
If you are finding yourself in the search for a more natural alternative than the pharmaceutical drug metformin, rest assured that you’re not alone in this quest. Traditional herbal treatments have played a crucial role since the middle ages as a substitute for conventional medicines. Consequently, the demand for more natural substitutes to metformin never…
Health has always been a matter of concern for most people. However, we do not give enough emphasis to it in our daily lives. Neglecting your health from a young age can lead to a variety of issues. Hence, it is crucial to pay attention to minor health issues before they turn into something big….
While the fatigue and other symptoms indicated something was wrong, your doctor’s pronouncement that you have type 2 diabetes was a shock. What you need to realize is that it is possible to control your condition. You will need to make some changes, but they will be worth it. Here are some essentials that will…
Stress is a part of life, but it can hamper your overall well-being, both physically and mentally, when it becomes chronic. If you are dealing with diabetes, stress can make it difficult to control your blood glucose level. Unfortunately, stress can increase the odds of developing serious complications like infections, heart and blood vessel diseases. This…
The pancreas produces a hormone called Insulin. It is responsible for the reduction of glucose or sugar levels in the blood. When there’s a decreased production of insulin, or when the body is no longer able to use the insulin produced, diabetes has occurred. So you’ll need a good amount of basic diabetes knowledge. Risk factors…
I’ve been feeling under the weather lately but now that spring is in the air I feel better, let’s exercise! We should all take advantage of the spring-like weather and do some spring exercise, especially if you have diabetes. Since I’m in the NYC area we often get a tease of spring. Try to do…
Ok it’s the annual fitness trainer mandatory “holiday eating tips” post! This will be short and sweet. It’s a simple and (sometimes difficult) formula: “eat less and move more” especially if you have diabetes. Exercise Try to exercise in the morning before you go out to events. Exercise can be going to the gym or running or…
A few days ago during my power walk I did step ups on a park bench suitable for diabetics. Reason being, I currently have type 1 diabetes which is treated by an insulin pump and CGM (continuous glucose monitor). So if I can handle this park bench step ups exercise, than so should you (assuming…