Having diabetes doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a safe and happy pregnancy. Whether you already have diabetes (type 1 or type 2) or have just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, there are some things you can do to ensure that you and your baby remain healthy.
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Blood pressure targets for people with diabetes
People with diabetes are at risk of high blood pressure. That’s why it’s important to know your blood pressure targets and strive to reach them.
Shake the salt habit – the impact of sodium on blood pressure
No time to make dinner tonight? Just grab a frozen meal in the freezer section at the grocery store or better still, pick up a take-out chicken meal on the way home. Problem solved, right? Think again,
Pregnancy and type 1 or type 2 diabetes
It is important to manage your pregnancy if you have pre-existing type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Children and teens with diabetes generally have type 1, previously known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas can no longer produce any or enough insulin.
Why purple fruits and vegetables may lower your risk of type 2 diabetes
Now new research out of Finland is showing that purple fruits and vegetables, in particular, may play an even bigger part in type 2 diabetes prevention.
