People who have type 1 diabetes have trouble producing insulin. Formerly called juvenile diabetes, this condition is much more rare than type 2 diabetes. In fact, only 5 percent of diabetics are diagnosed with type 1. So what is it and what are the symptoms? Read on to learn more about the disease and how…
Healthy Snacks for diabetics
Indulge in Healthy Snacks to Manage Your Diabetes Being diabetic means that you have to be very careful about the foods and snacks you eat. After all, to keep your blood sugar levels under control you can’t eat just anything. You have to carefully count your carbohydrates (carbs) to prevent your glucose levels from spiking…
Monitoring Your Own Blood Sugar Levels
Monitoring Your Own Blood Sugar Levels For those who have diabetes, healthy lifestyle management is vital to successfully living with the disease. A major part of that management is monitoring blood glucose (a.k.a., blood sugar) levels. These levels are checked every time you visit your doctor using an A1C test. This test, however, only gives…
Managing Diabetes – Know Your Numbers
Diabetes is becoming more common every day, and there are approximately 26 million people who are currently suffering from the disease. Although these numbers can cause considerable anxiety, it is important to focus your attention on the numbers that mean the most to you as a diabetic, including your blood sugar levels. The more you…
Exercising to Improve Your Blood Sugar
Anyone that is diabetic can benefit from exercising. The muscles in the body become more sensitive to insulin, and as a result, they absorb higher concentrations of insulin from the blood. People that exercise moderately can experience lower blood sugar for 24 or longer. Whether you were recently diagnosed with diabetes or have been battling…
Effects of Types of Insulin on Your Body
Your diabetes may change over time, meaning that your insulin needs may also vary. It is important to realize that all insulin is not the same. Most diabetics are familiar with long- and short-acting insulin, but there are several other categories, too. Each has a distinct role and effect in helping to regulate blood glucose…
Diabetes Tips For A Healthy Body and Mind
It is not easy to keep on track and healthy when you are dealing with diabetes. Diabetics have to make significant dietary changes, and also have to regularly monitor their health. A lot of things can help you deal with this condition. Read this article to get started and find out more about how you…