Can people with diabetes drink alcohol? Yes, but only with an abundance of caution. As little as just two drinks in one day can affect blood sugar levels, while alcohol can aggravate diabetes symptoms and contribute to conditions that lead to diabetes, such as weight gain and pancreatitis. Heavy drinking can also make your body […]
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As we write this, we’re watching summer tick slowly away. Pretty soon we’ll be welcoming crisp fall air, digging sweaters out of our closets and preparing for the winter holidays. And while this can be an enjoyable time of year, fall and winter can often be challenging for people with diabetes, as the cold weather
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Living with diabetes means making a lot of changes. You need to monitor your blood sugar, get special diabetic socks, and change your diet. That includes snacking. When most people think of snacks, they picture the little package of M&Ms waiting for them in their desk, or the bag of chips calling to them from
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Getting diagnosed with diabetes can be a shattering experience, but it’s not something you have to handle alone. Other people have been where you are now, and they’ve gotten through it. It’s just a matter of finding the right resources. If you’re wondering how to live with diabetes, it starts by following these steps.
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It seems to be fairly common knowledge that living life as an especially overweight or obese person is a situation that can lead to diabetes. According to medical professionals, in fact, more that 25 percent of all obese people have diabetes, whether they know it or not. Much lesser known, however, is the fact that
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If you’re someone living with diabetes, you probably spend more time than most people think about proper foot care. That’s because the blood vessel and nerve damage that come from this illness can lead to serious health concerns if left unchecked. The key phrase here is “if left unchecked.” You can avoid injuries and keep
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Diabetes can be a difficult illness to manage by yourself. If one of your loved ones has recently been diagnosed with this condition, it’s understandable that they might feel upset, scared or confused. But there are ways you can help them cope with their diagnosis, and help them understand their new lifestyle. In this blog
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Diabetes is a diagnosis that stays with you for the rest of your life. But by taking the right measures early on, people with diabetes can live longer and healthier. According to the National Institutes of Health, people who have type 1 diabetes who intensively control their blood sugar early in their illness are likely
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Is there a social stigma attached to type 2 diabetes? Many people living with the illness would say yes. In fact, surveys show that many people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes feel judged. According to research from the marketing firm dQ&A:
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Having diabetes can complicate your life in many ways. In addition to having to watch what you eat, you also need to worry about your circulation. When you have high blood sugar, it can damage your blood vessels, leading to plaque build-up, which in turn lessens your blood flow. Diabetics can also develop neuropathy, or
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