Sixteen-year-old Karl is seen for the first time in my optometry practice. He was referred to me for a fluctuating vision problem. During his examination, I saw signs suggesting he may have diabetes, which could have explained the fluctuating vision. This suspicion became a reality when his family doctor confirmed the diagnosis. Karl’s world was […]
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Meats serve as a main source of protein for many people with diabetes. Knowing which ones are most likely to fit a diabetic diet is a key part of smart eating for those with the disease.
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Diabetes affects millions of Americans. However, most people don’t realize there are more than just two types. Here’s a closer look at latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), also known as type 1.5 diabetes, including the symptoms, causes, treatment options, and some prevention tips.
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Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people across the country. This condition impacts how the body turns food in to energy and often results in too much glucose in the body. This can cause a wide variety of issues from head to toe, and potentially lead to future health issues.
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Navigating holiday dinners can be a challenge for people with diabetes but it’s not impossible. Here’s a look at some foods (and drinks!) you should eat and avoid if you have diabetes.
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The Thanksgiving dinner table can be hard to navigate when you have diabetes but it just takes a bit of extra planning. Here are a few tips plus a list of foods to eat and avoid to help you enjoy a healthy and happy Thanksgiving holiday.
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For people with diabetes, it may seem difficult to find non-perishable options that fit in with a reduced-carb lifestyle. Knowing what to look for (and what to avoid) will ensure you’re ready to tackle the grocery store without concern!
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Many diabetics avoid carbohydrates as part of their strategy to control blood sugars, but they’re missing out on many nutrients their bodies need. This guide reviews how people with diabetes can add healthy carbohydrates to their everyday diet without compromising their blood sugar.
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Ser diagnosticado com diabetes tipo 1 ou tipo 2 pode ser assustador e intimidador. A boa notícia é que não é tão difícil criar um plano de dieta saudável e delicioso que o manterá seguro. O truque, é claro, é encontrar alimentos que não alterem seus níveis de açúcar no sangue. Felizmente, existem muitos alimentos […]
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Todos nós sabemos que fazer escolhas alimentares conscientes da saúde é importante. Isso é ainda mais verdadeiro para aqueles que estão controlando uma condição como o diabetes. Também é importante lembrar que nem todos os alimentos têm o mesmo peso nutricional. Por exemplo, todas as verduras são boas para nós, mas a couve é melhor […]
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