Healthy Living

Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes most of your life, it’s important to understand the condition and its effects on your overall health. Learn about meal planning and fitness, discover tried-and-true approaches to losing weight, read interviews with others who are living with diabetes, get tips to maintain emotional balance and more.

Navigating Mental Health Care

August 4, 2006

Navigating the process of seeking mental health care and then getting it is a daunting task for many. Even if it feels like you are adrift and have reached the point where you need therapy, making that final decision can still be uncomfortable. A range… Read More “Navigating Mental Health Care”

Carbohydrate Factors

April 26, 2016

There are several methods of counting carbohydrates, and one of the most precise is using carbohydrate factors… Read More “Carbohydrate Factors”

Carbohydrate Factors at a Glance

April 26, 2016

To use carbohydrate factors, you need a scale that gives weights in grams and a source of carbohydrate factors…
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Where to Find Carbohydrate Factors

April 26, 2016

No master list of carbohydrate factors has been published, but the USDA Nutrient Database can provide much of the information you need… Read More “Where to Find Carbohydrate Factors”

New Contraception Options

August 4, 2006

Given that approximately half of all pregnancies in the United States every year are unplanned, birth control is an important consideration for all sexually active women at risk of becoming pregnant. In the case of women with diabetes, however, precision… Read More “New Contraception Options”

Urinary Incontinence

July 24, 2015

Incontinence can have an enormous effect on a woman’s quality of life, including her emotional well-being and ability to carry out ordinary, daily activities. Women with diabetes have up to a 70% greater risk of developing urinary incontinence… Read More “Urinary Incontinence”