Being a person that is a caregiver for someone with diabetes can be very stressful, but it doesn’t always have to be. Finding a support system for both, a person with diabetes and the caregiver, learning to manage diabetes without policing, and having frequent open conversations about diabetes are just some of the ways to make life as a caregiver a little bit easier.
Foods such as diet sodas and artificial sweeteners may alter the microbes or bacteria in our stomachs in a way that increases our risk of developing glucose intolerance and type 2 diabetes. What should you eat to prevent this from happening? Read on to learn more!
A gluten-free diet seems to be all the craze these days. What exactly is this type of diet and is it right for you?
One of the most common complications of diabetes is peripheral neuropathy or loss of feeling in the feet and lower legs. Not everyone with diabetes develops this complication. Read on to learn more about diabetic neuropathy and how you can reduce your risk.
Often when you are hungry, you reach for the first and most convenient food item you see. And it may or may not be the healthiest option. To fill your cravings, try making these quick and easy snacks at home or on the go to keep your blood sugars in control.
Keeping your diabetes in check may feel difficult at times. One way to combat this is to begin logging your sugars. It can keep you organized and on track.
It’s getting warmer and everyone is starting to spend more time outdoors. So, why not take your workout outside as well?
A study published in the journal Diabetes Care showed that rates of gestational diabetes among Canadian women nearly doubled from 1996 to 2010. It’s no secret that the rate of diabetes is on the rise, and this fact applies to prenatal health too.
