Happy Feet, Healthy Life: A Guide to Diabetes and Foot Care
Living with diabetes involves a lot of tasks: monitoring blood sugar, preparing nutritious meals, incorporating physical activity, managing medications, and attending doctor’s appointments. With all these responsibilities, it’s easy to overlook your feet. However, giving them daily attention is one of the best ways to …
Managing Diabetes in Golden Years: A Guide for Older Adults
Aging is a natural part of life, and with it often comes a greater risk of challenges, including diabetes. In fact, diabetes in older adults is a prevalent and growing concern, but it’s one that can be managed effectively with the right knowledge and care. …
Diabetes Facts and Myths
Diabetes Facts and Myths Do you know someone who has diabetes or are you someone living with diabetes? In the United States, more than 18 million people have diabetes which equates to 1 in 10 people. During November, we celebrate National Diabetes Awareness month, bringing …
Impact of Heart Health on Wound Healing
Cardiovascular disease can take many forms, including Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arrhythmia and Vascular Disease. People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. These diseases and other issues with the heart and vessels can cause blockages that obstruct the flow of blood, hindering the delivery …
Diabetic Nutrition
You’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, now what? Your doctor will discuss with you all the foods you should or shouldn’t eat. Together, you and your doctor will create a meal plan that best suits your dietary needs. And finally, you’ll be told the importance …
Diabetic Wound Care
As someone diagnosed with diabetes, your blood sugar and eyesight aren’t your only concerns. In fact, did you know that those diagnosed with diabetes are also more likely to experience slower wound healing and care? Typical issues with diabetic wounds involve their feet, but not …
Impacts Of Diabetic Eye Disease
Commonly referred to as “diabetic eye disease,” diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that most commonly forms as a result of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. These often cause unhealthy levels of blood sugar. In turn, elevated blood sugar can cause internal swelling in …
The Good and Bad Cholesterol
Don’t let social media trends confuse you – there IS such a thing as good AND bad cholesterol! We’ve all had that conversation with the doctor: “Your cholesterol is too high.” But what does that mean, and how can you lower those levels without giving …
Your Eye Health
Tips For Eye Health Your eye health is important. Currently, many Americans have been and continue to work or attend school remotely. This means both adolescents and adults are experiencing more screen time usage, making eye health that much more crucial. March also happens to …
American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month. During November, medical professionals and patients alike spread awareness and tips about living with different forms of diabetes. The disease can happen to any person of any age, gender, or ethnicity. It is a condition where the body does not …
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