You may think sugar is pretty easy to spot, but think again! It's not only cookies, cakes, and donuts that diabetics need to watch out for. Sugar is lurking everywhere, and is difficult to avoid if you don’t know where to look. Here are 5 culprits that contain those “hidden sugars” … and they’re probably in your refrigerator right now! Condiments Ketchup is America’s … [Read more...] about Hidden Sugars Lurking In Your Refrigerator Right Now!
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Dieting With Diabetes – Do’s & Don’ts
Diet is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.” However, to most people, the word diet refers to a restricting one’s food intake, usually with the goal of weight loss. Losing some weight can help lower blood sugar levels, as well as reduce risk of complications due to diabetes. However, certain dieting … [Read more...] about Dieting With Diabetes – Do’s & Don’ts
Did You Know Diabetes Can Affect Your Skin?
High blood sugar affects every body process from the pancreas, to the brain, even the skin! Caring for your skin is an integral part of managing diabetes. Establish yourself with a Dermatologist (skin doctor.) It is recommended to have a "skin check" once per year. If your Dermatologist recognizes any suspicious lesions, irregular moles, or skin cancers, they may recommend a … [Read more...] about Did You Know Diabetes Can Affect Your Skin?
Research Finds Connection Between Diabetes & Eating Disorders
Over 29 million people in the U.S. have now been diagnosed with diabetes. 10 million men and 20 million women across the country are struggling with an eating disorder. Research is now revealing a connection between the two. They key is in the shared desired outcomes: weight management and food control. Studies even suggest that eating disorders are more common among women … [Read more...] about Research Finds Connection Between Diabetes & Eating Disorders
Type II Diabetes- A Growing Crisis For Children & Teens
Over 200,000 individuals under the age of 20 in the U.S. are diabetic. The majority of them have type 1 diabetes, often referred to as juvenile diabetes. However, as obesity rates in children continue to rise, type 2 diabetes is becoming more common in young people. From 2001 to 2009, there was a 30.5 percent increase in type 2 diabetes in youth. There are now an … [Read more...] about Type II Diabetes- A Growing Crisis For Children & Teens