For those living with diabetes, healthy eating is especially important. While it may seem like a daunting task to create a meal plan that is beneficial for blood sugar management, understanding the glycemic index can make it easier. The glycemic index (GI) is a tool used to measure how quickly carbohydrates in food break down … Read more
My journey as a type 1 diabetic began in 2004, when I was only 16 years old. It was a devastating diagnosis to process and accept, as I had never even heard of diabetes before and no one in my family had it. But, in time, I learned to cope with the challenges and eventually … Read more
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects millions of people around the world. Fortunately, there have been many advancements in diabetes treatment and management over the past few years, including new medications and technologies. Let’s take a look at some of the latest developments in diabetes care. New Medications There have been several new … Read more
Diabetes is a condition in which your body has difficulty regulating the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. There are three main types of diabetes — type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Each type has different symptoms and average glucose levels. Let’s take a look at each one individually to better understand them. … Read more
It seems like there’s a lot of misinformation out there about diabetes. And it’s no wonder why – the internet is full of bogus “facts” and “statistics” that are easy to believe without doing any further research. But don’t worry, we’re here to set the record straight. Here are 10 ridiculous myths about diabetes you … Read more
Diabetes is an increasingly common condition that affects millions of people around the world. While it’s important to understand the basics, there are some lesser known facts about diabetes that you should be aware of. In this blog post, we’ll share 10 fascinating facts about diabetes that you may not have heard before! From these … Read more
We’ve all heard of it, but do you know what it is? Diabetes—it sounds intimidating, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Let’s break down the basics of diabetes in a way that everyone can understand. What is Diabetes? Put simply, diabetes is a condition that affects your body’s ability to regulate blood sugar (glucose) … Read more
