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.
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.
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,
Diabetes and extreme weather: The pitfalls of high temperatures for people with diabetes
Extreme 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.
10 things you did not know about diabetes
When you have diabetes, you need to learn a lot about the disease to manage it effectively. Still, there are always new things to learn.
