Dear Nadia:
Why do my BG’s run high when I hike in higher altitudes?
RU
Dear RU:
When you exercise in elevations your body is accustomed to, chances are you have a good idea of how your blood sugar will …
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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 …
Type 2 Diabetes: Keeping Count of Carbs
Being diabetics, we all know how important it is to limit the amount of carbs that we consume. We also know how difficult it is to actually keep track of this. I’ve stated before that I never once counted carbs …
AskNadia: Are the Nitrates in My Low Carb Diet Bad
Dear Nadia,
I am on a low carb diet for my diabetes. My blood sugars are good, but I worry about the nitrates in the meat?
Sylvia
PA
Dear Sylvia,
The nitrate food additive is of great concern to many …
Diabetes Health in The News Podcast: Thioredoxin Interacting Protein and Insulin Resistance
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Researchers from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine recently examined how caloric restriction can improve insulin sensitivity in obese patients. The study used 11 obese participants …
AskNadia: Type 2 Diabetes With a Lot of Urinary Tract Infections
Dear Nadia:
I am a type 2 who was diagnosed 10 years ago. I have a lot of urinary tract infections and they are painful. Any advice on why this keeps happening?
Margaret
Dear Margaret:
One of the most dramatic …
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AskNadia: My Wife is A Type 1 Diabetic Who Skips Taking Her Insulin
Dear Nadia,
My wife has been a type 1 diabetic for 20 years, and I worry about her because she does not always take her insulin. She is trim and seems fine but how can it be OK to skip …
Type 1 Diabetes: Exercise Often Raises Blood Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
Regular physical activity and exercise are recommended for the general population for overall improved health. However, exercise of moderate intensity increases the risk of hypoglycemia during and following exertion in those with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Accordingly, exercise guidelines …
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