In the last few years, gamification has become a more widely regarded strategy for promoting healthy behaviors in those that suffer from diabetes. A new study has examined the effectiveness of gaming in increasing weight loss in adults with uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes. During the trial, 361 adults classified with Type 2 diabetes with a … Continue reading Would A Game Help Diabetics Exercise? Study Says Yes
For people that live with diabetes, there are many challenges associated with wearing a diabetes device as the adhesives can be a real struggle, particularly that develop skin reactions to included ingredients. For years, the industry has released new innovations that proclaim various levels of stickiness for people to select from or even smart adhesives … Continue reading What You Should Know About New Adhesive Diabetes Devices
A small, early study holds promise that there is a vaccine for type 1 diabetes that could help preserve the natural production of insulin in the body. Patients that suffer from type 1 diabetes experience the body immune system attacking the beta cells that lie in the pancreas that produce insulin, the hormone necessary for … Continue reading A Diabetes Vaccine Is In The Works: Here’s What To Know
Although consuming sugar doesn’t cause type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it is still important to monitor your carbohydrate and sugar intake as a component of managing diabetes. Staying physically active and eating mindfully can significantly reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes. How Obesity Leads to Diabetes According to several research studies, approximately one-third … Continue reading Should Diabetics Drink Diet Soda?
More than 463 million people across the world live with diabetes. Approximately 10.5 percent of the U.S. population, or 34. 2 million people have diabetes including both diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes. More than a million have Type 1 diabetes. There are three dangerous myths many believe. Those misbeliefs can prevent people from getting the treatment … Continue reading 3 Dangerous Diabetes Myths You Should Know About
Diabetes can be confusing for many people who are newly diagnosed. There are different types of insulin and discovering which type is best for you can be a challenge but it starts with research. A Look at Diabetes Diabetes, whether you have Type 1, Type 2, or gestational, is when your pancreas doesn’t produce the … Continue reading What You Should Know About the Six Types of Insulin
For some people, a glass of alcohol here and there may not cause any harm. However, if you are living with a medical condition, such as diabetes, alcohol can affect how well your blood glucose (sugar) level is managed. It may potentially harm your body by preventing your liver from doing its job- regulating your … Continue reading Drinking and Diabetes: What You Should Know
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Even though you can not cure your diabetes, you can take important steps in managing it and staying healthy. Here is a list of the top 5 foods you should avoid if you have diabetes. 1. Sugary beverages … Continue reading 5 Foods Every Diabetic Should Avoid
There are many complications associated with diabetes. The condition is characterized by high blood sugar levels, which affect every organ system in the body. Therefore, patients must pay close attention to any changes they notice and notify their caregivers immediately. Many believe that since diabetes is a disease of the pancreas, it would only affect … Continue reading Diabetes and Your Feet: What You Should Know
Researchers at the University of Surrey are researching how the time of day a person eats may reduce the risk of obesity, and cholesterol levels associated with type 2 diabetes. The 10-week study led by Dr. Denise Robertson will study 51 participants between the ages of 18-65 who have a risk of developing type 2 … Continue reading Changing Mealtime Could Reduce Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
