April 2015

#DiabetesChat: Diabetes Weight Loss (April 29, 2015)

CDiabetes Twitter Chat April 29 2015 8pm

We had a wonderful time discussing the topic of Diabetes Weight Loss on #DiabetesChat last April 29 with Jill Weisenberger MS, RDN, CDE, FAND (@nutritionjill). We've posted a transcript of the event for your reading pleasure and reference. [...]

How to Gain Weight with Diabetes

In a world where it seems like everyone is trying to lose weight, it can be frustrating if you’re one of the few who is trying to gain it. If you have diabetes, feel that you are too thin, and would like to gain a few pounds, try the steps laid out in this article. [...]

Eat More Mushrooms!

Most people don’t give mushrooms a second thought. They may have a few in their salads or on top of their burgers, but chances are, they don’t realize just how healthy mushrooms really are. Find out more about mushrooms, the benefits of adding them to your diet, and how to make them a part of your meal plan. [...]

Your Job Wants You Healthy

Your job cares about your health. If you don’t take care of yourself, it can cost more than just money out of your pocket. It can cost your job more in terms of health insurance. You might get sick more often, and be unable to work as well as you usually do. That matters to your employers and the other people you work with. [...]

#DiabetesChat: Diabetes Busters (April 22, 2015)

For those of you who couldn’t make it to our April 22, 2015 tweet chat event, we were joined by Lori Shemek, PhD (@lorishemek), America’s #1 Fat Loss Expert! Dr. Lori Shemek is the author of a new book, “How to Fight FATflammation!” (HarperOne, April 2015), which shows how to [...]

Getting Through Menopause with Diabetes

Menopause is a normal part of every woman’s life. It can be hard to manage both menopause and type 2 diabetes, but it is possible. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you go through the process. [...]

4 Steps to Safely Manage Your Diabetes Away from Home

Having diabetes should not stop you from taking a vacation, even to far-away places. And while you can’t take a vacation from your diabetes, all you need is some careful planning to stay safe when you’re away from home. Taking your care routine along with you will result in stress-free travel, and help you manage your diabetes. [...]

Can Alcohol Improve Your Heart Health?

Recently, a few different studies have shown that one glass of red wine each day can benefit your heart. This may be true to some extent, due to the antioxidants (anti-aging substances) found in red wine. However, it is important to keep in mind that there are harmful effects as well as benefits to drinking alcohol every day. [...]

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Maximizing Your Costco Pharmacy Visit

Tips for maximizing your next visit to the Costco Pharmacy. [...]

Managing Gastroparesis with a Balanced Meal Plan

Gastroparesis is a common diabetes complication that affects the muscles in the stomach and intestines. Symptoms include fullness, bloating, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. It can also be hard to keep your blood glucose under control if you have this condition. Some people with gastroparesis find it hard to eat any solid foods, which can lead to weight loss and malnutrition. [...]

Blood Pressure, Diabetes and Your Heart Disease Risk

About 65 million American adults have high blood pressure. Two of every three people with diabetes also have high blood pressure. Recently, the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the American Society of Hypertension presented new blood pressure targets for adults who have heart disease. There are specific goals for adults with diabetes. [...]

What are Probiotics and Prebiotics?

Our gut protects us from toxins, viruses and bad bacteria. Lots of bacteria live in our gut. We have them from the time we are born. They can be good or bad. The good ones help you digest foods. They also make substances that keep us happy and calm. They make B vitamins that we need for our nervous system. The bad ones, on the other hand, cause digestive problems. They can give us diarrhea or worse. Some experts think that the bad ones cause many diseases. As we get older, we often have more bad bacteria than is healthy. [...]

#DiabetesChat: Diabetes and Mindful Eating (April 8, 2015)

#diabeteschat Twitter Party on April 8, 2015

Many thanks to writer, speaker, dietitian, and diabetes educator Megrette Fletcher M.Ed., RD. CDE and everybody who attended our April 8 Twitter chat event for making it a big success! Megrette showed us how mindful eating can break bad habits and bring us joy and health. Click here to view the [...]

Is Weight Loss Surgery a Cure for Type 2 Diabetes?

What would you do to get rid of diabetes? If your answer includes surgery, there may be hope. A surgery called gastric bypass has been shown to reverse type 2 diabetes in some cases. If you are 80 pounds overweight or more, you may qualify for this type of weight loss surgery. [...]

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