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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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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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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What makes one food better than another for people with type 1 diabetes largely comes down to a food’s glycemic index (GI). The glycemic index scores foods on a scale of 0 to 100 based on how much they affect blood glucose levels two hours after consumption. With this in mind, people with type 1 diabetes should prioritize incorporating the following foods into their everyday life.
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To help you as a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes, below is an explanation of 8 hurdles you will likely experience throughout your child’s life and how you can attempt to overcome them.
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It’s difficult to know what and what not to believe when it comes to type 1 diabetes, so below are 9 of the most common myths associated with type 1 diabetes and why they’re simply not true.
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