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Diabetic Neuropathy: What It Means, How to Treat It

Sep 27, 2018 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Diabetes

Diabetic neuropathy is a relatively common complication of diabetes. Some 60 to 70 percent of all people with diabetes experience some form of neuropathy in their lifetime. While the reason this happens isn’t fully understood, researchers think that blood glucose affects how nerves transmit signals in the body and also … Read More

Looking for Low-GI Foods? Consider Carb Content, Fiber, and Portion Size

Aug 27, 2018 · Jim Black · Diabetes

Different foods affect your blood sugar in different ways. Knowing which foods trigger rapid glucose spikes can help you avoid blood-sugar fluctuations and better manage your diabetes. With the glycemic index (GI), you have a tool to help guide your dietary decisions. By opting for low-GI foods, you can minimize … Read More

The Benefits of Working Out While Pregnant: How to Prevent Gestational Diabetes and Weight Gain

Jul 24, 2018 · UHN Staff · Diabetes

Many women wonder whether they should be working out while pregnant. Research shows that it isn’t just safe to be exercise while pregnant; it is actually quite beneficial to the health of you and your baby. Working Out While Pregnant Can Help Prevent Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes is a form … Read More

How Do You Get Diabetes?

Jul 23, 2018 · Jim Black · Diabetes

The worldwide prevalence of diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions, recent data suggests. So, the critical question for everyone is: How do you get diabetes? A number of underlying factors are to blame for the global upswing in diabetes cases. To avoid becoming part of the statistics, it’s vital to understand … Read More

Sugar-Free Diet and Diabetes: Setting the Record Straight

Jul 9, 2018 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Diabetes

Research over the past few years has provided a much clearer understanding about how sugar should be treated as part of a diabetic or sugar-free diet. Even so, there are still misconceptions about what a sugar-free diet means, exactly. Type 1 diabetes is a disease in which the immune system attacks … Read More

Normal Glucose Levels: Check Your Numbers

Jul 4, 2018 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Diabetes

Normal glucose levels are important to monitor, even if you have not been diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is the name of a group of diseases in which the body is unable to properly utilize blood sugar (glucose) for energy. There are three primary forms of … Read More

Prediabetes Symptoms: Are They a Reliable Indicator?

Jul 2, 2018 · Jim Black · Diabetes

During your latest doctor’s appointment, your physician breaks the news that you have prediabetes. It means your blood-sugar levels are elevated, but not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. You’re surprised not only by the diagnosis, but also by the fact that you experienced no prediabetes symptoms. After … Read More

8 Complications of Diabetes You Should Recognize and Act Upon

Apr 11, 2018 · Aliza Lifshitz, MD · Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition characterized by an increase in blood sugar or glucose levels. If this increase is not controlled, it can lead to many other health problems in the long term. That’s the true danger of diabetes. For example, over time complications of diabetes can include heart or cardiovascular problems … Read More

Diabetic Snacks: How to Make Healthy Choices

Mar 13, 2018 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Diabetes

In the not-too-distant past, snacking was a critical part of the daily routine for most people with diabetes. This was largely due to the more limited options for insulin therapy, and it meant that many people had to plan their diabetic snacks in order to avoid dangerous episodes of low … Read More

Diabetic Breakfast: How to Plan Your Morning Meal

Mar 2, 2018 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Diabetes

You've heard the saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This is based in part on studies showing that breakfast can help jumpstart your metabolism for the day and on studies that have demonstrated an association between skipping breakfast and being overweight. As you fast overnight, … Read More

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