Poor diabetes control can lead to diabetic neuropathies—damage to the nerves in the body. Nerves are the messengers in our body that communicate pain, temperature, and other information between our body and the brain. Their nourished tiny blood vessels are easily damaged by the effects of diabetes. There are two common types of nerve damage … Read More
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Diabetes: How to Safely Take OTC Medicines for Cold or Flu
Posted: Categories Diabetes, HealthLeave a commentYou’ve got a runny nose, sore throat, chest discomfort and fever. Is it a cold or the flu? The common cold and seasonal flu are both respiratory illnesses caused by viral infections. While they share many of the same symptoms, it can be difficult to distinguish a cold from the flu based on symptoms alone. … Read More
The Low Down On Salt
Posted: Categories HealthLeave a commentIt may surprise you to know that your body needs a small amount of salt to work properly. But too much salt—also known as sodium chloride, is bad for your health. Excess sodium can increase your blood pressure and your risk for heart disease and stroke. The 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that Americans … Read More
Ditch the Diet Mentality
Posted: Categories HealthLeave a commentEvery year, like millions of Americans, you resolve to eat healthier, get in shape, and take better care of yourself. So you dig in your heels, determined to make it happen. But, by February, your determination turns to drudgery, and drudgery turns to drift and you experience resolution dissolution. Most people fail at diet and … Read More
Carb Counting For Flexible Diabetes Meal Planning
Posted: Categories HealthLeave a commentThere is no longer one “right” way for people with diabetes to eat. Instead, the American Diabetes Associations suggest people individualize their diets so they can eat what feels right to them and still maintain proper blood glucose, also known as blood sugar control. With meal planning tools like carbohydrate counting, you can do just … Read More
Traveling with Diabetes
Posted: Categories Health, RecipesLeave a commentWhether you travel for business or pleasure, local or international, when you have diabetes it’s important to plan ahead. Click here to read my tips for a safe and hassle free trip.
8 Diabetes Myths Debunked
Posted: Categories HealthLeave a commentAre you listening to old-wives’ tales or Uncle Bud’s take on the best way to manage diabetes? Here are some common myths about diabetes – along with the facts. November is National Diabetes Month – a time set aside to bring awareness to the seriousness of diabetes. The more you know for sure, the better … Read More
Summer Seafood: Fishing For Nutrition
Posted: Categories HealthLeave a commentSummer has arrived, which means it’s prime time for dining al fresco! Take advantage of the beautiful weather by grilling some heart-healthy seafood. Your brain and heart will thank you! The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends eating one to two servings of fish per week (about 3 ounces per serving, or 8 ounces per … Read More
6 Step Personal Revolution Plan
Posted: Categories HealthLeave a commentYour 2016 revolution begins with the way you nourish your mind and body. Here are six steps and how to implement them. Step 1: It Starts With Food • Focus on fruits, veggies, whole grains, low-fat or nonfat dairy and lean protein. • Limit packaged and processed foods. Eat more foods in their … Read More
The Surprising Power of Yogurt
Posted: Categories HealthLeave a commentYogurt Can Help Reduce Health Disparities
