Early signs of heart disease seen in obese youth It is never too early to get your health on track. A recent study found that overweight and obese youth with no diseases and taking no medicines showed early risk factors for heart disease. Compared with normal weight youth, overweight and [...]
Diabetes is a hot topic these days. It’s often mentioned in the news, and diabetes medicines are advertised on TV and in magazines. This disease even has its own month (November). The chances are good that you know more than one person who has diabetes. That’s not surprising, as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) stated earlier this year that about 29 million Americans now have diabetes. [...]
This week in Diabetes news: Weight loss surgery and research results, Intragastric Balloons, DST and Insulin pumps, Texting and Exercise. Read on. [...]
The reason healthcare providers are so worried about rising obesity numbers is that excess body fat can cause many other health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart attacks. Being obese can even shorten your lifespan. The keys to losing weight are eating healthy and getting more exercise. There are two parts to eating healthy—the first is choosing to eat foods that are good for you. The second part is avoiding unhealthy food, like sugary drinks and fast food. [...]
Here is an excellent article on “How to Participate in a Twitter Chat” from diabeticconnect.com: http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetes-information-articles/general/1225-how-to-participate-in-a-twitter-chat This should help you if you haven’t been a part of one of our Twitter [...]
If you or a loved one has diabetes, you know that any cost-saving measure is valuable. Between healthy food, exercise programs, prescription medicine and testing supplies, the costs can really add up. That’s why the Costco Member Prescription Program (CMPP) is so valuable for people with [...]
CDiabetes.com, home of the Costco Online Diabetes Magazine, is hosting a #DiabetesChat via twitter chat with some great prizes relevant to people living with Diabetes. This discussion is sponsored by CDiabetes @cdiabetesinfo and the @DiabetesINFL and will be co-hosted by Erin Palinski Wade [...]
As the publisher of CDiabetes.com, Costco Healthy Living with Diabetes, I have edited and published dozens of healthy living articles around the holidays. With Thanksgiving coming up, I’d like to take this opportunity to communicate some of the tips I have picked up over the years from our award-winning staff of writers, which includes two former Diabetes Educator of the Year winners. [...]
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes, your Costco pharmacist can provide much-needed advice and consultation. Pharmacists are uniquely qualified to guide you in choosing blood glucose monitoring equipment, diabetes safe over-the-counter medicines, nutritional supplements and affordable prescription medications. At Costco, we understand the medical and financial challenges that face our members when they are diagnosed with a chronic illness like diabetes. [...]
Managing your diabetes is hard work. Something that many people do not like doing is checking their blood glucose. The reason is simple—you have to prick your finger with a needle, often many times each day. Is there a better, easier way? For now, unfortunately, the answer is “no,” but [...]
Being overweight or obese can raise your diabetes risk, and can cause problems in those who already have the disease. Losing weight may not only help you prevent or control diabetes, but will help improve overall health. [...]
We all know that the key to a healthy lifestyle is making the right choices, but sometimes those healthy choices can seem overwhelming and hard to reach. However, by following these simple steps, you will find yourself well on your way to a healthier lifestyle–it’s as easy as 1-2-3! [...]
When it comes to health and wellness products, we are all used to hearing about how much money can be saved if we choose the store brand. While that may be true, a more important factor to think about is not saving money, but trusting the value of the product you are choosing. [...]
