Traveling with Diabetes
Summer is just around the corner. If your plans involve travel or any type of outdoor activities, be sure and attend diabetes support group this month. We will be covering both topics to help you plan ahead for a fun and safe summer. Listed below are safe traveling tips to consider: Before You Leave See […]
Diabetes Technology
Diabetes technology has come a long way. Today there are several new innovations that can help you better manage your diabetes. Here is a look at a few: Continuous Glucose Monitors A continuous glucose monitor (also called a CGM) helps reduce the need for finger sticks & strips. It works through a sensor that is […]
Diabetes Ed: Keeping Your Heart Healthy
Written by Elizabeth W., Diabetes Educator Elizabeth is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at NMC Health. Paying close attention to heart health is very important for someone with diabetes. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in people with diabetes, resulting in 2/3 of deaths in people with type 2 […]
Diabetes Ed: Healthy Movement
Physical activity can help improve blood sugar, improve blood pressure, can reduce your risk for heart disease, and helps you to achieve a healthy weight.
Diabetes Ed: Meal Plan Makeover
Even though there’s not a simple “magic diet” for diabetes, there are several well studied eating patterns that have proven A1c reduction.
Diabetes Education: Goal Setting In The New Year
Have you ever heard of SMART goals for managing your diabetes?
Diabetes: Healthy and Happy Holidays
For those managing diabetes, the holidays may also have its own unique challenges, including difficult to manage blood glucose levels, weight gain, and stress related to trying to make the picture-perfect celebration.
7 Signs of Diabetes and the Easy Tests to Rule it Out
Diabetes is a scary diagnosis but with proper treatments, most times the disease can managed.
Diabetes Ed: Holiday Meal Tips and Tricks
Top 7 holiday meal tips and tricks to help you maintain your blood sugar control this year.
Sick day care for managing diabetes
Having diabetes and knowing how to handle illness is an important part of managing your care.
