We all know that diabetes wreaks havoc on our bodies from our head to toe. Yet it is often our toes, the toenails in particular, that show the tale-tale sign of being a diabetic. Symptoms can include brittle, cracked, thickened, …
AskNadia: Pre-diabetes and How The Glycemic Index Affects My A1C
Dear Nadia:
I am currently on a “pre-diabetic” watch because of excessive thirst and urination. My current A1c is 5.7. My last fasting glucose at eight hours was 106; at 12 hours 93.
After those readings I had a freshly …
Diabetes Health Crossword Solution
In The Trenches With Diabetes Dad: More Than Standing on Two Legs……….These Marvels DO It on Wheels……..Be Inspired.
To do the impossible. To march into hell for a heavenly cause. To do what others could only imagine. To go beyond the limits. To go beyond type one.
Twenty riders leaving New York and riding…….riding…..
Diabetes Health Roundup
With so much going on, you may have missed the latest in diabetes news this week. Not to worry! We’ve got you covered with the Diabetes Health Weekly Roundup to share the latest news, podcasts and stories from this week.…
Diabetes Health Crossword Puzzle
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Diabetes Health in the News Podcast: Fast Food Linked to Industrial Chemical Consumption
Data from federal nutrition surveys have found that people who ate fast food in the last 24 hours were found to have high levels of certain industrial chemicals within their bodies. These chemicals are known as phthalates, and …
Living with Type 1 Diabetes: Besides Food, What Makes You Happy?
I asked myself the same question. While I adore food (who doesn’t?!), there is more to life. Diabetes can seriously complicate our relationship with food and after a recent celiac disease diagnosis, I needed to focus on the other things …
Diabetes Health In The News: Collaborative Care with Pharmacists Improves Care for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Those who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes receive better care when they are treated by a multidisciplinary collaborative care team, a study revealed. These findings were reported by the National University of Singapore, which conducted a six-month trial …
Diabetes Health Type 2: 200-pound Loss Helps Phillip Get Off of Insulin and Metformin
How did Phillip Brenneman lose 200 pounds and get off insulinHow did Phillip Brenneman lose 200 pounds and get off insulin, metformin and his cholesterol and blood pressure medications?
The Garrett, Ind., man says he did it literally one …