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Sometimes after finishing a meal or a snack you get hungry again. Maybe you are going to bed or your next meal is hours away. Checking your blood sugar levels you may decide on rescheduling the next mealtime or having a snack.
Noticing that this happens regularly should be causing you to revise your eating […]

To keep healthy you need to exercise. The benefit with diabetics is increasing energy levels, preserving body weight and controlling blood sugar levels. Of course while exercising one needs to be careful in upholding blood sugar levels, because dropping too low leads to a condition known as hypoglycaemia.

Planning your diabetic meals depends on the […]

Planning meals is crucial in keeping to a successful diabetic diet. Doing this will ensure you always have something prepared for dinner and are not eating something unsuitable for you. Making a list prior to shopping is a good idea and ensures you only get what you require.
Every week planning the meals you will […]

Diabetes is a disorder of your metabolism, the way the body uses digested food for growth and energy. When you eat food the body is breaking most of it down into glucose, the form of sugar in the blood. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the needs of the body.

Teenagers and kids with Type 1 diabetes can still engage in camping and hiking activities. A little extra planning may be needed, but it is easy to manage your diabetes and still attend camp, or go on a hiking trip. Of course, it is easier if you go to a camp for […]

Most of us experience some stress in our lives. Those people who have Type 2 diabetes have a harder time keeping their blood glucose at the right level when they are under stress. This cycle of stress, not taking care of your diabetes, and the resulting poor health can hurt your quality […]

An insidious disease which can often lie undetected for many years, diabetes can cause very serious complications. These can include blindness, cataract, thrombosis, and nephropathy. To avoid these consequences, many treatments can and should be given which help to give the chance of a normal life to any person who suffers from this condition.
Some […]

Dealing With Diabetes At School
There are some important informational items schools, teachers, and classmates need to know about diabetes. It’s important that your school be prepared for any emergency that should arise about your child’s diabetes. The school nurse should be part of the care team at school. Everyone who has […]