Diabetes & The Flu

As cold and flu season rapidly approaches, it is extremely important for people with diabetes to take care of themselves.

Tricks to Make Halloween a Treat for Children with Diabetes

Today, candy is the central focus of the spookiest holiday of the year. In fact, the average American consumes 24 pounds of candy in a year, most of which is eaten right after Halloween according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

First Line Advice for Diabetes

Following is a guest article from Rebecca Subbiah RD, LDN. Rebecca has been kind enough to post here in the past with articles on “What to Expect From The Dietitians Visit” and “Tips for Loved Ones with Diabetes.”

Diabetes – Tips on Leg and Foot Care to Avoid Complications

It is important that diabetes sufferers be aware of the possible risks that may affect their overall health, beginning with the feet and legs.

Destroying Embryos – Facts and Fallacies About Stem Cell Research

Many ultra-religious people are opposed to blastocyst stem cell research because they think it destroys a human embryo. There are some scientific reasons why this cannot be true.

First of all, fertilization and conception are not synonymous and do not occur at the same time. Fertilization of an egg may occur in the fallopian tube or [...]

Living Will – Why You Need One

A Living Will, also known as a Healthcare Directive or Advanced Health Care Directive, is a legal document used to specify the healthcare or life support you would like to receive under certain conditions. If you are admitted to the hospital you will probably be asked if you have a living will. It is different [...]

Keys to Managing Type 2 Diabetes and Avoiding Infections!

A lot of people aren’t aware they have type 2 diabetes because symptoms are insidious and threaten their health slowly.

What Are the Best Blood Sugar Levels For You?

Have you ever noticed that numbers are important in health? Your date of birth is important. The age women started their menstrual cycle is important.

Is Gestational Diabetes Related to Type 2 Diabetes?

Most expectant women look forward to pregnancy as a time filled with joy and wonder. Many are excited about spending time on fun activities like shopping for cute baby’s clothes, decorating the baby’s room or simply awaiting their baby’s first kicks.

Common Diabetes Myths

Diabetics deal with many fears upon getting the disease. What’s worse, friends and family around the diabetic may have a few misconceptions about what diabetes really is.

According to the American Diabetes Association, there are “23.6 million children and adults in the United States, or 7.8% of the population, who have diabetes.” While diabetes is no [...]

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