Those who are faced with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes understand that the disease is a progressive one, and they are likely facing a lifetime of insulin injections and worry over their blood sugar numbers. In order to balance blood sugar levels, however, diet and exercise can be used to combat the toll diabetes … Continue reading How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes with Diet and Exercise
Cookies, soda, bagels, and cake are all highly processed foods that can increase your blood sugar levels when you are hanging out with friends. But what are you going to snack on when everyone else is chowing on the hero sandwich? Men with type 1 or type 2 diabetes need to choose wisely to maintain … Continue reading 3 Snacks to Keep Your Diabetes Controlled
Your friends are starting a fifteen-mile bike outing three times a week. You want to participate, but you’re not positive about how to manage your diabetes during exercise. Exercise benefits for diabetics include improved muscle strength, decreased sleep apnea, lower blood pressure, and cardiovascular fitness. Set up a time to meet with your doctor to … Continue reading Diabetes and Exercise: Why You Need a Plan
In 2015, over 88 million adults in the U.S. were prediabetic according to the American Diabetes Association. That is over 25% of the U.S. population. Without the proper help and prevention, those 88 million will eventually become diabetic. The best way to prevent this is by lowering blood glucose levels through lifestyle changes of exercise … Continue reading How to Prevent Diabetes with Exercise and Nutrition
Ignore your high blood sugar too long and it could affect your eyesight. Men with type 1 or type 2 diabetes can develop eye conditions if the blood sugar is not controlled. One of the diseases to be on the alert for is diabetic retinopathy. Why? This eye disease can rob you of your vision … Continue reading Don’t Lose Sight of Diabetes Retinopathy
You cut your leg two weeks ago playing basketball, and while you didn’t need stitches, the wound has not healed. You’re surprised when your doctor checks your blood sugar. What’s going on? People who have diabetes have a harder time healing wounds. This is one of the four odd symptoms of diabetes that people may … Continue reading 4 Odd Symptoms of Diabetes That You Might Not Know About
High blood sugar can impact your vision and cause problems liked blurred vision, cataracts, and glaucoma. It can even cause blindness. Since diabetes can play such a role in your vision, it’s important to get regular eye exams from your doctor. Aside from scheduling eye exams, here’s what you should know about your vision as … Continue reading Diabetes and Your Vision: What You Should Know
Diabetes is a treatable condition, but it does require good lifestyle choices to achieve the best outcome. Things like taking a day-long hike or grabbing ice cream after a beach day are fun outings, but if your significant other is diabetic, these trips require some prep work. Here’s a list of do’s and don’ts to … Continue reading Dating a Diabetic? Here are 5 Dos and Don’ts
More than 100 million people are living with diabetes. While the condition is quite common, many people don’t know the warning signs. One of the most common symptoms is frequent urination, but there are many others. If you’re concerned about diabetes, here’s a list of little-known symptoms that appear early-on to watch for: Frequent urination … Continue reading 8 Warning Signs of Diabetes
New research shows eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. You’re not surprised, are you? Adding fruits and veggies has many health benefits, so it makes sense that they’d aid in diabetes-prevention too. However, research shows even small increases in fruits and vegetables can make … Continue reading Lower Your Chances of Diabetes With These Foods
