Why do diabetes and mental health issues go hand in hand? Let’s see, a life threatening, chronic auto-immune disorder that carries the risk of serious complications, and causes you to feel lethargic, foggy, intensely thirsty, tired, causes stomach pain, nerve pain, and headaches. And, to avoid these symptoms, you must be extremely diligent with everything you eat […]
It is hard to practically manage diabetes, day in and day out. It requires hard work, diligence, and persistence, and we know it is not easy, but we know you can do it. Make managing your diabetes your top priority so that you can live a long, full, happy life with no limits. Let’s do […]
Diabetic neuropathy, also known as diabetic nerve pain, is a serious complication from long-term high blood sugar levels. In this week’s Diabetes Minute, Alana talks all about this nerve pain, what it means and why it is so important to get it under control as soon as possible.
What is diabetic neuropathy, also known as diabetic nerve pain? It is pain, numbness, tingling, burning, or itching, typically affecting toes, feet or legs. According to the American Diabetes Association, it means your nerves being damaged by prolonged, excessively high blood sugar. Thus, this is often a symptom that occurs in people who have suffered from diabetes for a period of […]
Do you feel like you’re doing everything right with your diabetes management and still have high blood sugar from time to time? Alana has three tips and insights for you! If you are consistently having high blood sugar, please call your doctor!
Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there! It’s not easy to manage your diabetes, or help support your loved ones in their diabetes management – so thank you for all you do, day in and day out. June is also Men’s Health Month so gentlemen, make sure you are taking care of yourselves. […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you have diabetes, you are 2-3 times more likely to struggle with depression. We understand how challenging it is to manage this disease and why diabetics often do struggle with depression. Be on the lookout for any changes in how you’re feeling or how your friend or loved […]
“You Have Diabetes.” These three words will change your life. Perhaps you have diabetes in your family, perhaps you suspected it. Perhaps this diagnosis took you by surprise. In any case, hearing these words from your doctor can be overwhelming and intimidating, to say the least. And, like many others, after giving you the diagnoses and a […]
It’s Women’s Health Week! Ladies, are you taking care of yourself? Find the time to exercise (shoot for two hours each week) and make your health a priority!
If you are diabetic, going under the knife or even having a simple out-patient procedure requires more preparation than for non-diabetics. Why? If you will have anesthesia, you may have to fast or not drink water prior to surgery. So, we recommend that you ask for an early appointment time. If you have to avoid […]
Our posts and videos share practical management tips and that have proven helpful to our Founders in their day-to-day lives, not medical advice.
Always consult with your doctor or healthcare team first about any changes or concerns with your diabetes management.
