For many years, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has annually updated their Standards of Medicare Care in Diabetes and for years these standards have included the recommendation that all people receive Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES),1 a service covered by Medicare and other health plans. Yet several reports show that despite evidence of its effectiveness, the rate […]
What are four heart healthy foods? Both heart disease and diabetes have been the center of media and research attention. For good reason, too. In the United States, China, and many other countries, diabetes and heart disease have shown up as top risk factors for complications with COVID-19. Even though the vaccine is currently being
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The holiday season can be a confusing and overwhelming time when you’re at-risk for developing diabetes or living with diabetes. Monitoring blood sugar levels is important for your health, and you want to enjoy holiday festivities. The good news is healthy eating during the holidays is possible with a little planning and extra support. Here
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In celebration of Diabetes Awareness Month, let’s speak up and spread the word about the reality of living with diabetes. It’s time to talk about the prevalence of diabetes and empower people with diabetes to live healthy and happy lives. Here are facts to demystify diabetes: For more content like this be sure to check
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Support from family and friends makes a big difference for someone with diabetes. If you know someone living with diabetes, you are likely concerned with their health and wondering how you can support them. It’s most important not to judge and to be open-minded. You can’t remove the disease or make the person follow their
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People living with diabetes face additional challenges during flu season. This year COVID-19 adds to the confusion about symptoms and our health. One of the reasons it’s recommended to get the flu vaccine is when you get the seasonal flu, it may be more difficult to keep blood glucose in target range. Your immune system
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Anyone who has tossed and turned all night or woken up feeling sluggish, knows how rough it is to live without a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, poor sleep is all too familiar for people living with diabetes. Too little sleep can increase blood glucose levels, resulting in prediabetes, which increases the risk of developing type
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Since many farmers markets are outdoors, they can actually be safer than grocery stores during COVID-19. Everyone can take extra precautions, especially if you are at higher risk. First, check online or call ahead to find any updates from your local farmers market. Many farmers markets adjusted set up to encourage social distancing during COVID-19.
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Summer is in full swing and that means a few extra things to think about when it comes to staying healthy with diabetes. People with diabetes tend to feel the summertime heat more than people who don’t have the condition. Our summer safety with diabetes guide is here to help you enjoy summer. COVID-19 Summer
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When you are managing your diabetes, meal planning and simplified grocery shopping can always help. Now that COVID-19 has changed many day-to-day routines, these tips can help even more. If you are looking to change your eating habits and add more nutritious options, then meal planning is a great place to start. Preparation can make cooking
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