Life is stressful enough as it is. Throw in managing a 24/7 disease like diabetes, and you have a recipe for sleepless nights, frustration, and even depression. You already know that when you feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, your blood glucose can rise, causing your diabetes to become […]
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Six ways to add more water to your day
When it comes to staying hydrated, you’re probably familiar with the age-old eight glasses a day rule. However, new research is showing this isn’t enough fluids to keep our bodies thriving. To find out how much water you should really be drinking, take your weight and divide it by two. That’s how many ounces of […]
How to build a better salad
Ordering a salad may sound like a surefire way to cut down on the unnecessary calories, carbs, and sugars you get from a meal out. Unfortunately, the benefits of those leafy greens are often drowned in a pool of creamy dressings, fried bacon bits, and gobs of cheese. In fact, when you put the nutrition […]
Fight Food Cravings with these Diabetes-Friendly S...
Everyone has a weakness. Whether it’s a bag of barbecue potato chips during a new TV show or a chocolatey pick-me-up during an afternoon slump, food cravings can often get the best of us. The key to outsmarting these pesky cravings isn’t avoiding them–it’s outsmarting them. The next time you get a hankering for something […]
How to break the top bad diabetes habits
We’ve all been there. One postponed doctor appointment here, an unchanged lancet there. Because diabetes is such a time-consuming condition, it can be easy to take a few shortcuts in your care plan. Unfortunately, these seemingly helpful time-savers can develop into bad habits–ones that make managing your diabetes more difficult in the long run. To […]
How does stress affect diabetes?
When it comes to stress, there’s good news and bad news. The bad news is that stress is unavoidable, especially in today’s fast-paced society. Whether it’s something small like taking a test or a larger event, such as getting a divorce, stress affects everybody. When you have diabetes, you may find this tension is affecting […]
How to control diabetes in the heat
Sunny skies, popping fireworks, fresh-cut grass, and the smell of a fired-up grill are all signs summertime is here. But with the season’s good times also come climbing temperatures and muggy, humid afternoons. When ignored, these hot weather changes can bring health care hazards to everyone, especially people with diabetes. Whether you’re gardening in the […]
Six Steps to Better Sleep
Tossing and turning, a restless mind, frequent bathroom breaks. Everyone knows a poor night’s sleep is no fun. For people with diabetes, these rough nights may happen more frequently than they should. Here are six tips to try the next time you’re struggling to get some much-needed shut-eye. 1. Eat a snack. Not only can […]
To graze or not to graze?
Just like music, websites, and the latest fashion trends, diets constantly go in and out of style. One minute, gluten-free is the way to be, and the next we hear oatmeal and whole grains are the superfoods that our bodies crave. One eating plan that has managed to stick through the pop culture cycle is […]
5 Must-Try Fruits and Veggies for Spring
Apples and oranges getting repetitive? Too many iceberg lettuce salads? Embrace the sunny season with these lesser-known fruits and veggies. You find the best value and flavor during the springtime. Kohlrabi Harvested in the early spring in temperate regions, this bulb-shaped vegetable combines the crunchiness of carrots with the sharp, bitter taste found in beets […]