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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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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While Creative Care makes its living selling diabetic support socks, we like to use this space to provide a different kind of support to people with diabetes. We know that living with diabetes can mean dealing with several other health issues, including high blood pressure. Hypertension affects two-thirds of all diabetics, and can lead to
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Our business here is diabetic compression socks, but we want the people who wear them to lead happy, healthy lives. Part of that is getting enough exercise. We all need to exercise, but when you have diabetes, the need for exercise takes on new importance. It’s so important that the American Diabetes Association suggests people
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From Labor Day to Thanksgiving to the winter holidays, the last few months of the year give us a lot of reasons to travel. Traveling can be stressful, and living with an illness like diabetes only adds to the tension. Here are a few tips for staying healthy the next time you take flight.
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When you have diabetes, the carefree days of summer aren’t so carefree. Life with diabetes means you need to take care of your feet, beyond just buying a few pairs of high-quality diabetic socks. Here are a few ways to do that so you can enjoy a healthy and happy summer.
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Hearing the diagnosis that increased insulin sensitivity means you have type-2 diabetes can be a shock and trying to figure out what to do next can feel overwhelming. Most people know the basics: talk with a doctor about any medication they recommend to ameliorate the condition, start an approved diet and exercise plan to help
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