Diabetes Wellness Checklist: Your Guide to Taking Control Today
Take charge of your diabetes with daily tips for health, nutrition and well-being. Discover simple actions to help you thrive.
What Is Well-Controlled Diabetes and How Is it Achieved?
Managing diabetes is achievable! Keep your A1C between 6.5 and 7%, maintain a healthy diet, stay active and take your meds. Consult your doctor for advice.
Diabetes Patients Benefit From Practicing Mindfulness
Mindfulness helps people with diabetes manage stress, improve blood sugar control, and boost self-care — making daily challenges feel lighter and more balanced.
What Is Latent Autoimmune Diabetes?
Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA) is also called Type 1.5 diabetes. It’s a slow progression of the Type 1 diabetes autoimmune attack. The body produces antibodies causing it to attack and destroy insulin producing cells, leading to hyperglycemia (high blood glucose/blood sugar). Unlike Type 1 diabetes, the destruction progresses...
Your Holiday Survival Guide for Diabetes
‘Tis the season for family, friends and food! Are you worried about the upcoming holiday party sabotaging your good efforts? It can be difficult not going overboard in the upcoming months, but here are a few tips for your ultimate holiday survival guide if you have diabetes or not.
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Pumpkin Meatballs
A fall twist to meatballs. Not only does adding pumpkin enhance the flavor, but it's also an excellent source of fiber and vitamin A, which is good for your vision, bones and skin.
Your Diabetes Sick-Day Plan
When you’re sick, even with just a cold, your blood glucose level may rise. Knowing what to do if you get sick, talking to your care team and having the right supplies on hand are important. Not sure what your sick-day plan is? Be sure to talk to your diabetes...
Hearty Irish Beef Stew
St. Patrick's Day is around the corner. Try this Irish Beef Stew recipe provided by our Diabetes Center of Excellence.
Irish Beef Stew Ingredients
- 1¼ pounds of top round beef cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 c. of low-fat, low-sodium beef broth
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks...
Ways to Reduce Health Complications from Diabetes
You have a lot to manage throughout the day. Errands. Appointments. Dinner. Work. Kids. Grandkids. And the plumber is coming. So much to do … so little time. Despite your busy day, your health should be a top priority, and if you have diabetes, controlling your blood sugars should be at...
18 Ways to Keep Diabetic Feet Healthy
Get in step when it comes to keeping your feet healthy especially if you have diabetes. People with diabetes can develop foot problems of all kinds. These problems can happen when there is nerve damage or poor blood flow. You may experience pain, tingling or weakness in the foot. If...
