With diabetes, it’s particularly important to have enough magnesium in your body because it helps regulate blood sugar and insulin sensitivity.
Here’s the scoop on this powerful mineral and how to get more of it into your diet.
My routine blood glucose test result: what does it mean?
If you are at risk for diabetes, your family doctor will want you to have a routine blood glucose test at regular intervals.
Diabetes and potatoes: what are the best types of potatoes for people with diabetes?
Potatoes are full of important nutrients and, when prepared in a healthy manner, are fairly low in calories. Read on to learn about the health benefits of potatoes.
What are the short-term complications of diabetes?
Most people are aware of the long-term complications associated with diabetes, including heart disease, kidney disease, eye disease and nerve damage. However, there are short-term complications that can be dangerous and even life-threatening.
Prediabetes or type 2 diabetes: how do I know?
The reality is, you can have prediabetes and even type 2 diabetes, without realizing it because the symptoms may not be apparent. Left unmanaged, there is a good chance prediabetes will turn into type 2 diabetes eventually.
Diabetes and lifestyle: Everyday choices to support better health
Managing diabetes is about more than medications or blood sugar readings. Diabetes and lifestyle go hand in hand.
