With the leaves beginning to change colors and the weather growing crisper, it’s clear that fall is officially in full effect. Missing the summer already? Then you’ll definitely want to try this light-weight, refreshing key lime pie recipe. Just one bite will make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation. Directions: 1 graham cracker […]
Diabetes hits home for many of us, with African Americans being twice as likely to develop this disease. As part of their in-depth report on obesity in the U.S. released earlier this month, the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have compiled a list of the top 10 states where type […]
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially for those living with and managing diabetes. Eating a balanced breakfast can help to maintain healthy blood sugar levels throughout the day and give an energy boost to help with getting through those tough projects at work. If deciding on what choices to make for breakfast to […]
James Fortune talks with award-winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson about her role in the nationwide fight for Diabetes awareness! Listening to the Law & Order…
Typically when one thinks of diabetes thoughts about how the disease affects blood sugar levels, limbs and weight are generated, but how this disease affects vision should be one of the first ailments to be of major concern. Eyesight is a beautiful sense that helps with navigating through life more easily, but when vision becomes threatened […]
Did you know that there are different types of body fat? According to a new study published in the journal Diabetes, people with higher levels…
Men in general aren’t exactly well known for always taking great care of themselves. But, when you think about it, every man owes it to…
Just because diabetes is your constant companion doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy traveling, whether roadtripping across America or flying to the far reaches of the globe. Ensuring you stay healthy and keep your glucose levels on an even keel does require a little bit of organization and planning ahead, though. The American Association of Diabetes Educators suggests […]
You’re approaching 50 and can’t help but notice the signs of aging – your vision and hearing aren’t what they used to be, and it seems your cuts and bruises take longer to heal. But before you write off those and other symptoms as a normal part of getting older, be forewarned that they actually […]
First the bad news: The percentage of Americans with diabetes has doubled since 1988, with nearly one in 10 adults now diagnosed with the blood-sugar…
When you have type 2 diabetes, monitoring your carb intake is extremely important. But many people find that, while adapting, over time, to altering the…
According to the American Pregnancy Association, the amount of weight you should gain during pregnancy depends on your weight and BMI (body mass index) before…
