The lack of sunlight, physical activity, and motivation are arguably the hardest aspects of winter for people living with a chronic illness. Luckily, with some modifications to our regular dosing, a little mental health support, and maintaining a healthy routine, we can combat the negative effects of winter.
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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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In short, hyperglycemia is high blood sugar. It’s important to understand what it is and how to treat it because if left untreated, it can lead to serious complications. Here are the signs, causes, and treatment options.
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Smoothies are a popular meal choice for breakfast or a midday snack. They are a great way to pack a bunch of fruits and veggies into one meal! However, if not done correctly, they can contain a lot of fat and sugar. This is why we’ve created a list of the most diabetic-friendly smoothies to try (along with their recipes).
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As someone who lives with type 1 diabetes herself, Abigail David shares some tips she’s learned thus far on how to better support herself emotionally while living with a chronic illness like diabetes.
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Let’s face it, between the bad weather and frigid temperatures, winter doesn’t bring that many joys, except for the fun winter sports! Diabetes doesn’t have to get in the way of enjoying outdoor activities, it just requires a few extra steps in order to ensure proper safety.
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