MEDICAL NEWS Your A1C number is one of the most common markers your doctor may use to check for or monitor your blood sugar. For someone with diabetes or prediabetes, A1C is a crucial tool to assess your blood sugar management over time. Compared to blood glucose levels which measure how much sugar is in […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER People with diabetes have a higher risk of getting certain foot problems. This usually happens because diabetes can cause nerve damage in the feet. This is known as diabetic neuropathy, which can lead to tingling, burning or weakness in your feet. Why does neuropathy matter? Diabetic neuropathy isn’t just painful. It also means
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SELF-CARE CORNER The American Association of Diabetes Educators suggests a plan for ensuring your next travel adventure is safe and successful. Over-pack your medications. Gone for a week? Pack two weeks’ worth of your diabetes medications in case of travel delays or misplaced supplies (insulin, syringes, testing strips, extra batteries for your pump, a first-aid
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MEDICAL NEWS Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes, and more than a quarter of them do not know it. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to serious problems such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and loss of limbs. An estimated 79 million adults have pre-diabetes, a condition that places them at increased risk for
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MEDICAL NEWS The good news is that many cases of type 2 diabetes, which account for between 90 and 95% of all adult cases of the disease, can be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle, according to the CDC. So whether you’re flirting with pre-diabetes or just want to lower your risk, the American Diabetes
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SELF-CARE CORNER Diabetes may run in your family, but you can avoid or delay its development. You can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes by eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of physical activity, and losing excess weight, according to NIH in Health. Type 2 diabetes occurs due to problems related to a hormone
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MEDICAL NEWS More than 30 million Americans live with diabetes today. Living a healthy life with diabetes is possible, but it is a serious disease that requires proper medical care. Diabetic retinopathy is a possible complication of diabetes. It is caused by damage in the blood vessels of the eye’s retina. It is also a
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MEDICAL NEWS Diabetes affects millions of Americans. Although diabetes can be challenging, it can also be managed with proper health care. People with diabetes often need to change the way they eat and may need to exercise more and make other lifestyle changes. These changes can be hard for many people. But support from family
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Diabetes Education Step 1: Lose weight if you are overweight. * People at risk of type 2 diabetes may be able to delay or prevent it by losing five to seven percent of their total body weight. * Aim to lose one pound a week. * Ask family and friends to support you. Step 2:
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