There is no cure for Diabetes. Neither Type 1 (insulin-requiring) Diabetes nor Type 2 (adult-onset) Diabetes ever goes away. If the patient were to gain weight back or scale back on their physical activity program, high blood glucose would return. If they were to overeat at a meal, their blood glucose probably would continue to…...
IS THERE A CURE FOR DIABETES? Read Post »
Did you know that poorly controlled diabetes can cause menstrual irregularity or even the absence of menstrual periods? Improving blood sugar control is the best way to remedy this. Sexuality & Diabetes A woman with poorly controlled diabetes is very likely to develop vaginal infections (specifically moniliasis and candidiasis). Some women end up blaming their…...
You check your blood glucose with a glucose meter. It’s important to follow the instructions that come with the meter you buy from us. 1. Wash your hands with soap and water. Dry them.2. Insert the test strip into your glucose meter.3. Prick the side of your finger with a lancet.4. Squeeze out a drop…...
How to Check Blood Glucose Read Post »
When loved ones and family support people with Diabetes, the condition becomes easy to manage. Our goal at Diabetes Management Resource Center is to motivate/help our members learn all about Diabetes, make healthy eating and physical activities part of their daily routine and follow their doctor’s instructions of keeping blood sugar within target levels” Why…...
Diabetes in the Family Read Post »
When you see a loved one acting funny and you suspect it is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) try to keep two things in mind: first, you are probably right that it is hypoglycemia; second, like it or not, you are the person on the spot with a clear head, responsible for doing the right thing…....
Emotional Symptoms of Hypoglycemia Read Post »
Today I would like to share an answer to a very frequently asked question: Why do people living with diabetes exhibit irritability and other mood disorders? There are a few reasons for behavioral changes like among people living with diabetes. One is the effect of abnormally low glucose levels in the bloodstream. The other reason…...
Mood Disorders and Diabetes Read Post »
Eat raw and cooked vegetables with little or no fat, sauces, or dressings. ● Try low-fat or fat-free salad dressing ● Steam vegetables using water or low-fat broth. ● Mix in some chopped onion or garlic. ● Use a little vinegar or some lemon or lime juice. ● Add a small piece of lean ham…...
Healthy Ways of Eating Vegetables Read Post »
Yesterday, one of our members, Rakel Mwix asked a question about the consumption of fats and we promised to answer. Fats have high calories and each gram of fat which provides twice as many calories compared to carbohydrates and proteins. Consuming too much fat can lead you to gain a lot of calories more than you need…...
Is it worthwhile to Hide your Diabetes Condition from Friends, workmates, or Family? As a secret? It is sometimes surprising (and reassuring) to realize that, given the fact that about 1 in every 12 people in our society has diabetes, we encounter people with diabetes virtually every day in our daily lives and are quite…...
Diabetes as a Secret Read Post »
