Simple Ways How to Prevent Diabetes The new year has just begun and one of your main concerns may be your health. If you have prediabetes, you may have how to prevent diabetes on the top of your list. If you didn’t know, there are nearly 400 million people in the world living with diabetes…
Effects of Diabetes on the Brain
Are you aware of the effects of diabetes on the brain? There are many ways that the effects of diabetes can change both brain and bodily functions. There are new studies that show there is a connection between type 2 diabetes and dementia and an overall decline in brain function of those who have diabetes.…
Diabetes and Depression: What You Need to Know
Diabetes and depression can oftentimes go hand in hand. The relationship between diabetes and depression can be caused by certain characteristics of each condition. Having both is not a guarantee if you have one or the other but effectively managing health, especially if you have diabetes or depression can help avoid the development of the…
Glycemic Index Food List
What is the Glycemic Index? The glycemic Index is a guideline for choices of food for those who have diabetes and is also a database of foods that are good for those who have diabetes and research around them. This means that each food is assigned a value that relates to the glycemic index and…
Best High Fiber Foods for Diabetics
Best High Fiber Foods for Diabetics, and Some Tips to Help You. Do you think your body is in need of a deep cleaning? We know that you’ve heard of fiber but did you know that there are different types of fiber that affect your body in different ways? Choosing the right type of fiber…
How to Lower A1C: What Is It & How Can I Manage It?
What is the A1C? A1C is a test for diabetics that measures the amount of hemoglobin in the blood that has glucose connected to it. The A1C shows how much glucose (sugar) is attached to the hemoglobin and if you have too much sugar in your blood you’ll have a high A1C. This test is…
Prickless Glucose Meter: How They Work
Have You Ever Wondered About a Prickless Glucose Meter? Learn How They Work. Just over a year ago the FDA approved a new prickles blood sugar monitor, changing diabetic’s lives forever. What this means is that long gone are the days of pricking your finger when needing to check blood sugar levels. Thanks to prickles…
Healthy Holiday Desserts for Diabetics
Healthy Holiday Desserts for Diabetics : Maintain a Diet During the Holidays The holidays are difficult, but not to worry! We have a list of healthy holiday desserts that are not only friendly diabetic dessert recipes but are good for anyone trying to maintain their diet during the holidays. Here we will provide a few…
Diabetes Holiday Eating Tips
Diabetes Holiday Eating Tips : Enjoy the Holidays Stress Free. The holidays are hard, especially if you are a diabetic. Managing blood sugar levels is a frequent thought throughout the holidays and what you can do to keep everything within target range. Diabetic holiday eating tips are easy to come by but hard to follow,…
Diabetic Eye Problems: The Effects Of Diabetes on Vision
Diabetics and Eye Problems : Explore the Effects Of Diabetes on Vision Problems with vision are unfortunately one of the effects of diabetes on vision. There are different diabetic retinopathy stages which can oftentimes affect the vision. It’s important to point out that if you have diabetes and notice a difference in your vision, it’s…