Here’s a brief history of how November came to be associated with diabetes awareness, and more importantly, how you can get involved with raising …
General Health
Staying healthy is about more than just diabetes management. In this section, you’ll find answers to common general health questions. Want to know how to improve your sleep? How diabetes can affect your skin or hearing? How thyroid disorders or shingles relate to diabetes? It’s all here.
Bloating Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
Bloating is when your stomach (belly) is full, or distended, and tight. Learn about bloating causes, prevention, and treatment… Read More “Bloating Causes, Prevention, and Treatment”
Eight Flu Shot Facts and Fallacies
Time to get your flu shot! People who have type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes are strongly encouraged to get an annual flu vaccine (shot)… Read More “Eight Flu Shot Facts and Fallacies”
What to Know About Insomnia
If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or you find yourself waking up too early and not able to get back to sleep, you may have insomnia… Read More “What to Know About Insomnia”
Keeping Your Lips Healthy
You may not give much thought to your lips unless a problem arises, such as a cut or cracking. Our lips do serve a purpose, so it’s important to give them some TLC! Read More “Keeping Your Lips Healthy”
Fresh Air Medicine
Want to feel better and possibly improve your diabetes control, without trying very hard? Several studies indicate that spending one or more hours a day outside can have those benefits… Read More “Fresh Air Medicine”
What Is Colorectal Cancer and How Can You Lower Your Risk?
According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), “Not counting some kinds of skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women…” Read More “What Is Colorectal Cancer and How Can You Lower Your Risk?”
Why Do I Have Acne?
Your teenage years may be behind you, but lo and behold — you now have acne! Why is this happening? Does it have anything to do with diabetes? And most importantly, how do you get rid of it? Read More “Why Do I Have Acne?”
Can Diabetes Cause Constipation?
Being constipated is nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about. Can diabetes cause constipation? Get answers here… Read More “Can Diabetes Cause Constipation?”
