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In addition to healthy eating and regular physical activity, there are several things you can do to help you live well with diabetes.
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Latest fitness trackers provide new benefits for people living with diabetesDo you have diabetes, and find reaching your health and fitness goals a challenge? You might want to check out the latest fitness trackers.
What’s that smell? Or is your nose playing tricks on you?Our sense of smell does more than help us enjoy life’s pleasures—it also keeps us safe by alerting us to dangers such as smoke or a gas leak. When you have diabetes, this vital sense can sometimes be impacted.
Navigating the grocery store for cerealsWhen you think about beginning your day on the right track, a good place to start is with a healthy breakfast. Breakfast cereals are a popular choice because they are quick and easy to prepare.
How to talk to your healthcare provider about weight management goalsWeight can be a sensitive issue to talk about, and rightfully so. It is often a deeply personal topic since it can come with a lot of stigma and misunderstanding.
What you need to know about naked carbs and diabetesWhat’s the connection between diabetes and naked carbs? If you have diabetes, you know diet plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels and keeping you as healthy as possible.
Diabetes and vegetarian dietsIn previous articles, we have talked about healthy ways of eating for people with diabetes and have concluded that there isn't one perfect diet that will work for everyone.
Shaking off excess salt when you have diabetesWhen you have diabetes, you tend to hear a lot about how sugar impacts diabetes management and your overall health. But salt plays a factor in diabetes too.
Brain health in diabetes: where does dementia fit in?Learn about diabetes and dementia and find out why people with diabetes have an increased risk. Learn what you can do to minimize the chance of developing the condition.
Diabetes and extreme weather: The pitfalls of high temperatures for people with diabetesExtreme weather conditions – especially hot temperatures – can have negative effects on the human body, particularly for people with a chronic disease such as diabetes and hypertension. Read more about these effects in this expert blog.
What is the connection between diabetes and cardiovascular disease?You may have heard that there is a connection between diabetes and cardiovascular (heart) disease. This expert blog describes the various types of heart disease, why there is a connection with diabetes and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
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