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Diabetes Management | Living With Diabetes
Are you living with diabetes? We’ll walk you through some healthy lifestyle and routine choices that can help you better manage diabetes.
Improving Circulation After DVT | DVT Recovery & Treatment
Help avoid a DVT and improve circulation in your legs. Learn all about how to reduce your risk of developing deep vein thrombosis.
Diabetes Daily Routine: Healthy Diabetes Management Tips
Routines create habits. And when it comes to diabetes, a healthy routine can lead to better quality of life and more time in range. In this piece, we’ll share an example daily routine and tips to turn healthy choices into habits!
Foods High in Magnesium | Diet & Fitness
Magnesium plays a crucial role in anyone’s healthy diet – including people with diabetes. It contributes to over 300 chemical reactions in the human body! To make sure you’re getting enough of the magnificent mineral known as magnesium, read on for US MED’s list of magnesium-rich foods.
Diabetic Friendly Drinks | Living With Diabetes
Are you looking to enjoy a tasty drink from time to time? Living with diabetes doesn’t limit you to water. There are multiple drink options to enjoy.
Can Blood Sugar Cause Mood Swings? | Mental Health Matters
How Does Diabetes Affect Mood and Relationships? In this piece we’ll talk about mood swings impacted by blood sugar highs and lows and the impacts of dealing with this complex disease.
Insulin Shock Treatment | Type 1 Diabetes Management
If you have diabetes, you already understand the crucial role insulin plays in the human body. Learn more about insulin shock, hypoglycemia, and its treatments.
Type 1 Diabetes That Starts in Adults | Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Were you aware that type 1 diabetes could start after your teen years? If not, you might be worried about the possibility of it affecting you. To make life easier for you, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to type 1 diabetes in adults.
7 Unknown Advantages of The Diabetes Diet
Managing diabetes means caring about your whole-body health. Following the Diabetes Diet will help lower blood sugar, but it also does so much more. From weight loss to cancer prevention this diet helps from head to toe!
Type 1 Diabetes Diet | Sample Menu, Easy Recipes, What to Avoid & More
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas are provided here to help you kickstart the Type 1 Diabetes Diet. This healthy meal planning will assist in managing diabetes and provide important nutrition to keep your body moving!
How to Quiet Your Mind | Mental Health Matters
Your mental health is equally important as your physical health. Let’s review methods one can use to reduce anxiety, lessen the feelings of stress, and quiet the mind.
What Nails Say About Your Health | Health & Wellness
Nails have a great deal to say about your health and keeping a close eye on the health of your entire body is an important step in diabetes management! This article will walk you through the clues that your nails hold about your whole health.
The 7 Most Common Diabetes Myths
Diabetes is a common disease these days. In the US, 34.2 million people (slightly more than 1 in 10) had some form of this condition in 2020, while 88 million adults (about 1 in 3) have prediabetes. Because of this, it’s no surprise that it’s easier than ever to find advice about living with diabetes.…
Is The Keto Diet Good For Diabetes?
Curious about the keto diet and how it can affect those living with diabetes? Here we cover eating keto with TD1 and TD2, keto supplements, and low-carb options. Learn more about this lifestyle choice!
Taking Diabetes Management To Another Level | Get Inspired
Getting diagnosed with diabetes can be tough, but you can make the most of it, too. Read these inspiring stories and learn more about diabetes management.
How To Do a Fasting Blood Glucose Test
One of the most common methods of blood glucose testing involves checking fasting glucose levels – this can provide valuable insight on whether or not a person’s body is using blood sugar correctly. In this article we’ll discuss methods to accurately perform a fasting blood glucose test.
Diabetes in Children | Symptoms, Types, & Management
If you’re a parent, the possibility of your child having diabetes can be alarming, but there’s no need to panic. In this article, we’ll go over everything you need to know, from symptoms to look out for to steps you can take to help treat diabetes in children.
Type 1 Diabetes | Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Through this article we’ll provide details on type 1 diabetes, its symptoms, complications, and treatments. Read on to learn more!
Diabetic Ketoacidosis | DKA Symptoms & Causes
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of diabetes that can be life-threatening, most common in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus, though people with type 2 diabetes can also develop DKA. Learn more about symptoms, causes and more.
Diabetes & Gastroparesis | Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, occurs when the digestive tract causes food to remain in the stomach for longer than average. Learn more about causes, symptoms and treatments.
Hyperglycemia in Diabetes | Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
For people with diabetes, hyperglycemia is usually linked to either insufficient insulin levels in the body or the body’s inability to use insulin like it should. Hyperglycemia is also known as high blood sugar and high blood glucose. Learn more about symptoms, causes, treatments, prevention and more.
Are All Glucometers Created Equal?
Need to buy a new blood glucose meter? It’s important to make sure you’re getting a glucometer that’s a good fit for your needs. Read on for frequently asked questions, simple instructions, and a brand analysis.
Type I Diabetes: There’s An App For That, Too!
There’s a new app out there for families dealing with Type I diabetes – and it was developed by a teenager! Here’s how you can use T1D1 and other apps to make diabetes management easier than ever.
How Does An Insulin Pump Work?
In this article we’ll answer all your insulin pump-related questions, provide safety tips, and break down the types of insulin pumps available.
Diabetic Service Alert Dogs: Everything You Need To Know
If you’re living with Type 1 or insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes, you might be able to get some help from a furry friend! Here, you’ll find all the information you need about diabetic alert dogs.
Coffee & Diabetes: Is It Safe To Drink?
There are many misconceptions about consuming coffee and diabetes. Can one have too much? Is it safe? Are there health benefits? Should it be decaf? This piece delves deep into the specifics of coffee and diabetes.
Will New Connecticut State Laws On Diabetes Prescription Supplies Impact You?
A recently-approved Connecticut law will make it easier for diabetes patients in the state to access prescription supplies. Take a look at how this change could impact the lives of Connecticut residents – and what it could eventually mean for residents of other states.
What Are The Effects of Diabetes When Not Managed Properly?
Your heart, brain, eyes, and feet are some of the body parts that are most impacted by poorly managed diabetes. Read on to learn more about protecting your whole health!
Foods And Drinks That Cause Blood Sugar Spikes
If you’re a person with diabetes, you know how important it is to watch what you eat. Here are some foods that can cause your blood sugar to spike – and some diabetes-friendly alternatives.
Is There a Cure For Type 1 Diabetes
Read on to learn all about cutting-edge efforts to cure diabetes – and how you can stay healthy in the meantime.
Diabetes and Exercise: Small Changes Can Make A Big Difference
Haven’t been exercising much lately? Don’t worry – we’ve put together some simple tips you can follow to start working towards improved health.
Diabetic-Friendly Chocolate Desserts | The Dessert Diaries
Looking for a diabetes-approved chocolate fix? We’ve got recipes for cake, cookies, brownies and even popsicles, right here. Enjoy in moderation!
The Best Sugar Substitutes For People With Diabetes | Pros & Cons | US MED
Monk fruit, stevia, saccharin, how should you choose the best sugar substitute to fit your diabetes lifestyle? We identify the best and provide a substitutions chart for baking.
What Is The Ideal Diet For People With Diabetes?
Whether you have Type I or Type II diabetes, you must think more in depth about the foods you consume. Learn more about the ideal diet for people with diabetes.
How To Check Blood Sugar Levels
What does the future of blood sugar testing hold? We explore some of the experimental methods that may be commonplace one day and also review the tried and true glucometers on the market today.
Celebrities With Diabetes
Diabetes affects people from all walks of life. In this article we share which famous faces are living with diabetes and achieving great things. See how these celebrities manage their care while juggling busy careers.
Freestyle Libre vs. Freestyle Libre 2 CGM
What’s the difference between the FreeStyle Libre 14-Day and the new FreeStyle Libre 2 from Abbott? We’ll provide all the differences so you’ll know which Continuous Glucose Monitor is right for you.
10 Tips: Diabetes and Exercise
Our video shares 10 important safety tips for people with diabetes who are ready to start exercising! We’ll cover tips like recommended exercise types and ways exercise impacts blood glucose levels.
How To Get Started Using a CGM
Sensors, transmitters, readers…there’s a lot to understand about Continuous Glucose Monitors. Let us take you through the components, their functions, and how to get the most out of your CGM.
Top Suppliers for CGM
Living with diabetes can be hard enough. You shouldn’t have to worry about sticking yourself with needles multiple times a day. Instead, ask your doctor about Continuous Glucose Monitoring (or CGM). These systems are composed of a small sensor and transceiver device that constantly monitor your blood sugar levels. To learn more about how CGMs…
10 Tips for Living with a Long-Term Catheter
Wondering how to safely live with a long-term catheter? In this article, we’ll take you through 10 tips that long-term catheter users should keep in mind. By following these tips for living with a catheter – male or female – you’ll be able to mitigate health risks such as UTIs and blockages.
Probiotics for Diabetes
Probiotic supplements and foods can boost the number of good bacteria in your system. These bacteria and yeasts can have significant health benefits – and they might even have a positive effect on diabetes management! In this article, the team at US MED will take you on a deep dive into the world of probiotics.
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