Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for managing type 2 diabetes. While it is generally well tolerated and effective, long-term use can reduce vitamin B12 levels in some people.
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Do air fryers fit into a diabetes diet?
Dreaming of French fries and crispy chicken? Fried foods aren’t usually part of the meal plan when you have diabetes, or at least they aren’t recommended. But can air fryers make fried foods a better fit for your diabetes diet?
Myths and facts about starting insulin
There is probably no other disease than diabetes where people are happy to give other people unsolicited advice and information. Starting insulin, in particular, seems to carry with it many myths that you may have heard from some of these well-meaning folks.
Carbohydrate content may differ in the same types of foods
Carbohydrates are the macronutrient that the human body requires in the largest amounts. This is because carbohydrates are the body’s main source of fuel, and are needed for organs and tissues to function properly.
What are the blood glucose targets for elderly people with type 2 diabetes?
Blood glucose targets for elderly people with type 2 diabetes are generally the same as other adults with type 2 diabetes.
Tired all the time? Here’s why
Sure we all experience fatigue from time to time, especially after exerting ourselves too much. But if you’re constantly mentally or physically tired, your diabetes may have something to do with it.
