Monthly Archives: January 2017

Doctors say there’s an epidemic sweeping the nation and it’s getting worse .. Doctors are calling it text neck Check out this great video  “Text neck is where people are hunched over looking at their electronic devices, hours at a time, really putting an extreme load on the spine,” said Dr. Erik Shaw, Sheperd Pain […]

Statins Lower Cancer Mortality; Risk Cut by Up to a Half  Liam Davenport June 10, 2015 Medscape Medical News from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2015 Annual Meeting CHICAGO — Statin use is associated with a significant reduction in cancer mortality, conclude two separate studies, one in women, the other in men. Both […]

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You Must Know Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that can be treated, but, as yet, it cannot be cured. Before the 1920’s, diabetics usually died soon after the diagnosis of their disease. Diabetes can be controlled, however. The more than millions people in the world with diabetes can live long lives, hold productive jobs, […]

Are people with diabetes allowed to eat sugar? The American Diabetes Association maintains that sugar (sucrose) can be substituted for other carbohydrates and included in moderation in the context of a healthy meal plan All forms of carbohydrate are digested to produce sugar (glucose) in the blood which is then used to fuel the body […]

Healthcare for people with Diabetes Diabetes is not yet curable, but it can be well managed. The goals of diabetes management are to attain and maintain near normal blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of complications. Mutual respect communication and cooperation are essential to keep the medical professionals and patient working effectively together as a team […]

Travel Tips Getting ready to take a trip may mean a little extra planning for people with diabetes. It is important to consider how your diet, exercise and medication routines will be effected before you leave, and to identify what you will need to maintain good blood sugar control while you are away. This article will […]

Goals for Blood Sugar Control People who have diabetes should be testing their blood sugars regularly at home Regular blood sugar testing helps you determine how well your diabetes management program of meal planning exercising and medication (if necessary) is doing to keep your blood sugars as close to normal as possible The results of […]

General Diet Guide No matter what type of diabetes you have choose healthy foods and maintain a healthy weight. Losing just 7 percent of your body weight if you’re overweight can make a significant difference in your blood sugar control. A healthy diet is one with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, with a […]