Diabetes Articles
Tips for Dining Out With Diabetes
November 2019Managing diabetes is hard enough at home. But when it comes to eating out, typically, the challenges are magnified. Larger portion sizes, unexpected ingredients and…
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What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
November 2018Over time, high blood-glucose levels from diabetes can slowly damage tiny blood vessels on the retina. Diabetic retinopathy is the term for this damage to…
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How Low Should You Go? The Pros and Cons of a Low-Carb Diet for Diabetes
November 2018Over the past few years, low-carb diets—defined as diets high in protein that limit intake of carbohydrates commonly found in grains, fruit, and starchy vegetables—have…
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Tips for Managing Diabetes Around the Holidays
November 2018The holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year, full of festive gatherings and an often overwhelming amount of delicious food. But it…
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You Can Handle Summer’s Diabetes Challenges
July 2018People who have diabetes - both type 1 and type 2 - tend to feel the summer heat more than people who don't have diabetes,…
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Diabetes and Your Skin
April 2018Skin and foot care is especially important when you have diabetes. Poor blood-glucose control increases the risk for skin and foot infection. Nerve damage due…
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