Diabetes has become an epidemic in the United States with an estimated 17 million people diagnosed with the disease and millions more at risk. With attention focused on blood sugar and insulin levels, however, the underlying cause of all the devastation - excess acidity of the body - has been overlooked. A nationally known microbiologist and nutrit[Read More]
Dr. Steven Edelman and dietitian Lorena Drago discuss nutrition and practical ways to eat well with diabetes, at home or at your favorite restaurant. Series: Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) [12/2008] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 15595]
Dr. Steven Edelman talks to Kriss Halpern, JD, about stretching health care dollars in a downturned economy. Mr. Halpern answers questions about COBRA, HIPAA, limited insurance plans, state and federal plans, health savings accounts (hsas) and patient assistance programs. Examining recent court rulings, Mr. Halpern discusses the protections provided people with diabetes by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Series: Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) [4/2009] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 16276]
i was wondering if anyone had type 1 diabetes and was or is on any kind of birth control. of course im going to talk to my endocrinologist, but i want to get some second thoughts from actual people.
i just wanted to ask if there was any side effects that i should be aware of, which bc works best with diabetics, and any other information. thanks !
My parents are diabetics. Iwant to eat foods that will not make me diabetic. What vegetables that can prevent diabetes. and what fruits that can prevent diabetes.
It is a great benefit for those who are diagnosed with diabetes to be able to share their favorite recipes with others. For newly diagnosed diabetics, you can receive some great recipes that can help you start living a healthy and controlled diet. Try sharing recipes with other diabetics who are successfully living with the illness.
If you have been living with diabetes for a while then you probably have quite a collection of diabetic recipes. Why not share your wisdom and share some of those recipes to those who are new to managing diabetes. You must remember what those first weeks and months were like after your initial diagnosis, you could help someone who is going through the same thing.
By providing your recipes to others you will be helping another person who needs the support and help of other diabetic persons. You can also become involved with a recipe sharing program and get some great recipes for yourself. Everyone can benefit from sharing the recipes that are right for a diabetic diet.
For the person who has been recently diagnosed with diabetes there is a comfort in sharing recipes with other diabetes sufferers. You are joining a community of people who are caring for their health and managing diabetes in the healthiest possible way. This can show you that it is possible to live a completely normal life and still care for your illness.
When you are sharing recipes with other folks who are managing diabetes, you will want to be sure to look them over to make certain that they are, indeed, healthy for your diet. Just because someone is on a diabetes forum and sharing their recipes does not necessarily mean that they have taken the time to create a healthy diet. Many people make mistakes with their diet plan and could inadvertently give you a recipe that is not appropriate.
You should take the same care when you are participating in the diabetes community. Always check with your doctor to be sure that the advice that you are reading in these forums is accurate. You do not want to do anything to risk your health. Someone who is very well meaning could potentially give you some incorrect information. This is especially true if you are newly diagnosed. You don’t have enough information to know whether or not what you are reading is true.
You will find that when you have diabetes you are able to live a completely normal life and eat foods that are enjoyable and delicious. You can share recipes with other diabetic persons and enjoy the benefits of good health. You can also pass these benefits on to every member of your family when you begin preparing the great recipes that you find in diabetes forums and through other diabetic people.
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For ways to share your recipes with other diabetics visit our diabetes community website. You can find resources and diabetes forums available for getting and giving some great recipes that are healthy for the diagnosed diabetic. Eating doesn’t have to be a bland experience just because you have diabetes.
My uncle wanted me to ask about the needle ***** the hospital gives diabetics. He wants to know if they’re testing for only one type of diabetes or all.
I’ve had Type 2 Diabetes for over a year and I’m still trying to figure it out. I’m currently living in Thailand. A list of foods containing carbs that are good for Diabetics would be great.
I either read or seen a commercial that said something about how you can tell if your getting diabetes by your feet, and how diabetics have problems with theirs. How can you tell?
