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Diabetes Awareness Month

Posted on November 2, 2021 (December 27, 2021) by Iowa Diabetes
Navigating the world of diabetes can be complicated, but you don’t have to do it alone. Making a few lifestyle changes can drastically change the course of your diabetes and can reduce your risk for future complications.
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5 Tips for a Diabetes-Friendly Halloween

Posted on October 28, 2021 (January 12, 2022) by Iowa Diabetes
Halloween doesn’t have to be scary for diabetics. There are many ways you can enjoy the holiday, without frightening blood sugar spikes in the process.
Posted in Healthy Eating, SituationsTagged candy, diabetes, halloween, healthier optionsLeave a comment

Gestational Diabetes: What is it?

Posted on October 14, 2021 (December 27, 2021) by Iowa Diabetes
A woman’s hormones naturally change while she is pregnant, which can cause rising blood sugar levels. If your blood sugar rises too much, it causes gestational diabetes
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5 Easy Diet Changes for a Faster Metabolism

Posted on October 6, 2021 (January 12, 2022) by Iowa Diabetes
Working towards a faster metabolism is easier than you think–especially when you have these 5 easy diet changes in your bag of tricks!
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6 At-Home Exercises Without Equipment

Posted on September 30, 2021 (January 12, 2022) by Iowa Diabetes
It doesn’t matter where you live or what the weather is like, you can still get a good workout with these 6 exercises!
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The Dawn Phenomenon

Posted on September 24, 2021 (December 12, 2025) by Iowa Diabetes
Why You Wake Up at 4 AM: Dawn Phenomenon, Morning Blood Sugar Spikes, and Diabetes Management
If you wake up with abnormally high blood sugar in the morning, you may be experiencing the dawn phenomenon.
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Men and Women: The Difference in Diabetes

Posted on September 16, 2021 (January 12, 2022) by Iowa Diabetes
It’s important to know the differences between men and women and their diabetes. Though some of the symptoms and causes will be similar, there are major distinctions.
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Diabetes & Drinking Alcohol

Posted on September 16, 2021 (December 27, 2021) by Iowa Diabetes
Is drinking alcohol harmless when it comes to diabetes? You may be surprised by the newly discovered connection between diabetes and drinking alcohol.
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