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9 early warning signs of Type 2 diabetes

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Apr 26, 2024

Type 2 diabetes, once considered an adult-onset condition, is becoming more common in people of all ages worldwide. This chronic condition occurs when your body becomes resistant to a hormone called insulin or doesn't produce enough insulin to maintain normal...

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Choosing to live well with Type 1 diabetes

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Jan 26, 2024

Having lived with Type 1 diabetes since he was 2 years old, Matthew Bagley has always been conscious of his health. But sometimes life gets in the way of our best intentions. Going into his 30s, Matthew noticed his metabolism...

4 things a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can tell you about your health

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Feb 10, 2023

You may have been hearing some buzz about continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, lately. CGMs were invented to make it easier for people with diabetes to check and manage their blood sugar levels.Instead of finger sticks, CGMs use small sensors...

6 simple ways to prevent blood sugar spikes after meals

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Sep 27, 2022

Let’s talk about blood sugar, or blood glucose. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes and you’re not sure where to start. Or maybe you’ve just been hearing some buzz about “blood sugar-friendly foods” and you’re wondering if you...

5 habits to start today for better blood sugar control

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Jul 22, 2022

If you’re living with diabetes or prediabetes, maintaining good blood sugar control can be a real challenge under any circumstances. Add in complicating factors like weather, stress, schedule changes and lack of sleep, and it can be even more difficult...

Signs and symptoms of diabetic foot ulcers

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Jun 21, 2022

Foot wounds are painful and usually stop a person in their tracks. However, in the setting of diabetes, people can go days or even weeks without noticing a serious problem with their feet.There are a lot of reasons why people...

8 ways to monitor your blood sugar and keep your sanity

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May 31, 2022

If you are among the roughly 37.3 million Americans dealing with diabetes, monitoring your blood sugar is vital to help you manage your disease and prevent complications.Keeping track of your blood glucose levels doesn’t have to be stressful. Thanks to...

19 surprising things that can spike your blood sugar besides food

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Jan 3, 2022

A lot of attention is given to a healthy diet—and for good reason—when you have diabetes or prediabetes. A few basic dietary principles, like the ones below, can make a big difference in managing blood sugar levels.But it surprises many...

Insulin resistance: Causes, signs and what to do about it

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Dec 2, 2021

Insulin resistance is a hot topic right now and commonly surfaces in conversations around diabetes, weight management and PCOS. This makes perfect sense when you look at the current state of health in our country:3% of the U.S. population has...

7 dangerous diabetes complications and how to start preventing them today

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Sep 14, 2021

Diabetes affects all areas of life, as you well know if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. A recent study found that up to 27% of people with diabetes also suffer...

Eating disorders and diabetes: Why your relationship with food matters

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Sep 1, 2021

Did you know eating disorders are more common among people living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes? When you think about the weight loss and diet obsessed world we live in, it’s no wonder.From societal pressure to lose weight,...

Meal timing with diabetes: Why when you eat matters (not just what)

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Aug 27, 2021

COVID-19 has changed the way we eat. Over a year into the pandemic and 72% of Americans say they’re still making at least one change in the food they eat or the way they source or prepare it. As someone...

6 daily habits that make living with diabetes easier

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Jul 13, 2021

Every day, I listen as people explain their day-to-day routines and lifestyles—lifestyles that often involve sedentary jobs, multiple jobs, long commutes, convenient foods, family caregiving, after-school sports, late-night television, etc. There is no doubt that our modern lifestyles present some...

Your essential diabetes checklist: All the tests you need, why and how often

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Jul 6, 2021

Regular checkups are an important part of caring for your diabetes for several reasons. The biggest reason is that things change over time, and your doctor can help you adjust when they do. Weight loss or gain, medication additions or...

Your diabetes secret weapon: A good night’s sleep

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Jun 24, 2021

The latest National Sleep Foundation poll finds that most of us don’t get the amount of sleep needed for good daily health, safety and optimum performance in life. For those with diabetes or prediabetes, lack of sleep is even more...

6 ways to support your loved one with diabetes

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Jun 11, 2021

About 1 in 10 people in the U.S. has diabetes and there is a good chance you have at least one friend or family member affected. Whether they are newly diagnosed or have had diabetes for years, they need your...

Hear me out: The surprising link between diabetes and hearing loss

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May 11, 2021

An estimated 34 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and 34.5 million have some type of hearing loss. But did you know there’s a sizable overlap between these two large groups?According to the American Diabetes Association, a recent study found that...

How diabetes is connected to your bone and joint health

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Mar 19, 2021

Often, people with diabetes don’t learn about the effects of their condition on bone health until they seek care for an orthopedic issue. Most have heard about caring for their kidneys, eyes or heart. But, when it comes to orthopedic health and...

Making diabetes self-care a family affair

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Mar 11, 2021

It may be time to revive a family tradition or create a new one — or two — around your diabetes self-care. According to a 2020 study in Parents magazine, family traditions have made a major comeback due to COVID-19,...

Diabetic foot ulcers: Why they’re dangerous and how to prevent them

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Feb 23, 2021

What’s the number one reason people with diabetes are hospitalized? Diabetic foot ulcers: Chronic open wounds on the bottom of the feet.They’re a common occurrence for people with type 2 diabetes. They’re difficult to treat and can become on ongoing, expensive,...