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How to Avoid Carb Overload

How to Avoid Carb Overload

Everyone talks about eating balanced meals. But do you really know what a “balanced meal” is?

Adjusting Expectations to Meet the Reality of Diabetes

Adjusting Expectations to Meet the Reality of Diabetes

One of the most frustrating things about living with a chronic condition is adjusting to the constant challenges to maintain your own self care, along with the need to rely…

Why Diabetes and Smoking Don't Mix

If you smoke cigarettes or use other tobacco products and have diabetes, listen up: smoking makes your diabetes worse.

You've Just Been Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes: Now What?

A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can be both confusing and intimidating. Many people aren’t given much direction other than being told to change their diet and get more exercise.

Treating Diabetic Kidney Disease

Because of the stress high blood sugar puts on blood vessels, diabetics have a strong likelihood of developing kidney disease. But maintaining control over your blood sugar can prevent this…