Embrace Fitness on National Personal Trainer Day: Your Silver Sneakers Guide for Type 2 Diabetes Management!
Happy National Personal Trainer Day! Today, we're celebrating the wonderful world of fitness and the incredible personal trainers who make exercising enjoyable and effective, especially for those managing type 2 diabetes and eligible for the Silver Sneakers...
Diabetes Over 50: How to Tackle Common Missteps and Stay Healthy
Introduction It’s important to recognize the common mistakes related to diabetes so that we can avoid them and maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle. As a nurse practitioner and diabetes educator who works with folks over 50, I’ve come across the same 3 mistakes time...
Getting Support For Your Diabetes Diagnosis
Diabetes Diagnosis When you're first diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, doctors often just say to lose weight, eat healthy, and exercise. Then they walk out, leaving you shocked and confused about what to actually do. You Try to Find Your Own Way Many people turn...
Nutrition Tips for Managing Diabetes: Meal Planning and Key Factors
Tips for Managing Diabetes Through Your Diet What you eat plays a big role in controlling diabetes or stopping it before it starts. The types of food, when you eat, and how much can all affect your blood sugar. Here's what to focus on: Carbs Matter -Carbs come in...
Type 1 Diabetes Made Simple: Your Essential Guide
Type 1 Diabetes Can Develop at Any Age Many people assume type 1 diabetes only affects children and young adults. However, the truth is that type 1 diabetes can appear at any age, even in adulthood. In fact, up to 30% of new type 1 diabetes diagnoses occur in people...
Cracking the Code of Prediabetes: Know the Hidden Risks
Introduction Prediabetes is like a stealthy intruder – it often creeps into your life without any noticeable symptoms. Yet, understanding what prediabetes is and its risk factors is crucial because it's the precursor to type 2 diabetes. It also carries the risk of...