Protect Your Feet and Guard Against MRSA
Thursday January 29, 2009
Sores, ulcers and infections, usually involving the feet, are serious complications of diabetes. But now with the growing incidence of MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), both in hospitals and out in ... Read More
Does Your A1c Affect Your Brain?
Wednesday January 28, 2009
Results of a study published in Diabetes Care, a journal from the ADA, shows that a higher A1c can affect your brain function. The MIND (Memory in Diabetes) study is ... Read More
Does Your Doctor Address Weight Loss Issues at Your Check-Up Appointments?
Friday January 23, 2009
Most doctors agree that even a small weight loss will improve type 2 diabetes symptoms, but is the message getting through to their patients? According to a press release from ... Read More
Lose Weight and Save Money... Cook at Home
Wednesday January 21, 2009
A healthy diet is a cornerstone for managing type 2 diabetes. If you eat in restaurants a lot, it can be tough to know for sure that you're making healthy ... Read More
Brazilian City Offers Free Exercise Classes. Could U.S. Cities do the Same?
Sunday January 18, 2009
According to a press release from Washington University in St. Louis, Recife, a city in Brazil, has put a plan into action, to help fight obesity. Free physical activity classes ... Read More
Have You Added Cinnamon to Your Diet? Take Our Poll
Friday January 9, 2009
Use Calorie Count to Keep Those New Year's Resolutions
Wednesday January 7, 2009
Calorie Count, a free service from About.com, can help you stay focused on your diet plans as you start the New Year. Type 2 diabetes is best managed with a ... Read More
Type 2 Diabetes Appears to Cause Early Mental Changes
Wednesday January 7, 2009
A study from the University of Alberta, Canada has suggested that people with type 2 diabetes may suffer a decline in some kinds of mental function. Most other diabetes complications ... Read More