Halloween is coming up next week, and the chill is already in the air. Everyone has scary decorations up and there is a spooky atmosphere everywhere. However the most terrifying thing about this holiday when you are diabetic is the free flow of candy and being haunted by test strips. Though with a bit of planning you can take all the stress out of this holiday and instead have a ghoulish fun time! Continue reading
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Category: Health Education
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Halloween Hacks!
Posted at 10:00 am , on October 26, 2017
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5 Helpful Apps for People with Diabetes
Posted at 10:00 am , on September 21, 2017
There is an app for just about everything today, and that includes health apps with a focus on diabetes management. We’ve compiled a list of 5 apps that cover a variety of aspects relating to diabetes that can help out the tech savvy among us! Continue reading
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The Link Between Diabetes and Sleep
Posted at 10:00 am , on September 5, 2017
We spend about a third of our lives sleeping, in order to restore mind and body and maintain good health. Yet sleep is one of the first things cast aside in lieu of other activities, making it very hard for a person to get the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep each night. While most people know that sleep is important for your overall health, did you know that getting too little sleep can affect diabetes? Continue reading
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Diabetes Types Defined
Posted at 10:00 am , on August 25, 2017
Diabetes is a disease in which the body is unable to get sugar from the blood, causing higher blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Glucose, otherwise known as sugar, is introduced to the body by breaking down food and used by the body’s cells for energy. The pancreas produces insulin, which is sent through the blood stream and needed for glucose to enter a cell. A person with diabetes cannot produce insulin, has a deficiency, or is insulin resistant. Having elevated glucose levels over a prolonged period can cause multiple health complications both short and long term. Continue reading
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Traveling With Diabetes
Posted at 10:00 am , on August 9, 2017
It’s official, we are in the middle of the most popular time to pack your bags and fly away! Whether you’re relaxing poolside or going on an exotic adventure there’s sure to be some planning involved. For most, this would include things like booking airline tickets and accommodations as well as arranging activities and sightseeing options. However, if you are a person with diabetes there is a whole other layer of preparation to consider- the logistics and practicality of managing your glucose levels while away from home. Continue reading
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The Grazing Diet
Posted at 10:00 am , on August 1, 2017
There’s a lot of research out there about diets, and what the healthiest trends are these days. This overload of information gets especially conflicted when it comes to healthy diets for people with diabetes. One of the biggest trends has been the Grazing Diet, where a person eats 4-6 mini meals throughout the day, in place of the standard 3-square diet of breakfast, lunch and dinner. There have been quite a few arguments both for and against this diet’s effect on people with diabetes, so we did some digging and compiled our findings for you here! Continue reading
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What is a Registered Dietitian?
Posted at 10:00 am , on July 24, 2017
A Registered Dietitian is a food and nutrition expert “translating the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. The expertise, training and credentials that back a registered dietitian nutritionist are vital for promoting positive lifestyle choices.” –Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Continue reading
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What is Medical Nutrition Therapy?
Posted at 10:00 am , on July 21, 2017
Medical Nutrition Therapy, also known as MNT, is a therapeutic approach to treating medical conditions and their associated symptoms through the use of individually formulated nutritional lifestyle changes recommended by a Registered Dietitian. Continue reading
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