Diabetes

Traveling With Diabetes: Five Things to Remember for Your Trip

June 30, 2021 // 0 Comments

With summer in full swing, many are looking to get back outside and hit the road, especially after COVID-19 vaccinations. But for those with diabetes, forgetting important preparation can result in a ruined trip or even a [Read More...]

National Diabetes Month

November 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Did you know that November is Diabetes Month and that November 14 is always World Diabetes Day? World Diabetes Day is celebrated world wide and is noted by a blue circle symbolizing diabetes and unity. Take this [Read More...]

Traveling with Diabetes

August 2, 2017 // 0 Comments

Let the summer travel season begin. Just like you plan where you’ll stay and check the weather at your destination, you can prep to keep up with your diabetes treatment plan so you’ll keep your blood sugar levels in [Read More...]

8 Tips for Managing Diabetes

January 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

1. Stay healthy this winter. It’s hard to control sugars when you are sick. Speak to your doctor about Flu or Pneumonia vaccines and remember to wash hands frequently. Discuss sick day rules with your doctor. 2. Plan [Read More...]

Get the Most Out of Your Blood Sugar Testing

October 19, 2016 // 0 Comments

Are you getting the most out of your blood sugar testing? Testing can show us how food, stress, illness, medication and exercise affect your blood sugar. We can often adjust these factors to improve blood sugars. How often [Read More...]

Prediabetes is Your Warning Sign

August 10, 2016 // 0 Comments

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (blood glucose). Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to long-term complications; however you can manage diabetes [Read More...]

Reduce Your Risk of Having a Stroke

June 21, 2016 // 0 Comments

According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States. On average, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke every [Read More...]

Diabetes and Stress

March 2, 2016 // 0 Comments

Everyone has stress in his or her life, but we all handle it differently. Stress causes the body to release extra glucose (sugar) into the bloodstream. This extra glucose: Increases energy to help you cope with the stress [Read More...]