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Diabetes You Can Still Go Hiking and Camping!

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 […]

Controlling Blood Glucose Levels with Relaxation Therapy

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 […]

Complications of diabetes

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.
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Dealing With Diabetes At School

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 […]