For people living with type 2 diabetes, the routines are pretty well-known – eat healthy foods, exercise regularly and take medication as prescribed. But what many people might not know is that, despite their best efforts, complications of diabetes may occur. One of the primary complications of diabetes is heart disease, which can actually be present when diabetes is diagnosed or happen any time thereafter.
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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.
Planning, preparing and managing food for young adults with type 1 diabetes
Learning how to select and prepare healthy meals is crucial for young adults with type 1 diabetes. Read this article to learn about a food choice study in this population that you can participate in.
Type 2 diabetes – time to start insulin? Ten things to ask your diabetes healthcare provider
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that carries glucose into the cells of your body to be used for energy.
Could diabetes be on the decrease?
Could diabetes be on the decrease? A new study regarding the incidence and prevalence of diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) in the United States has determined this trend to be happening.
The wheat factor and where diabetes fits in
For those of us who love breads, pasta and baked goods, wheat is likely to be a key part of our diet. But wheat has been getting a bad rap lately,
