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Why Diabetes and Oral Health Are Connected

June 12, 2023

The rewards of good oral hygiene go far beyond a brilliant smile and fresh breath. If you have diabetes, maintaining oral health can reduce the risk of harming your teeth and gums. In short, caring for your mouth is an important part of living with diabetes.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Helps Prevent or Reverse Metabolic Syndrome

May 30, 2023

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, about 1 in 3 American adults has metabolic syndrome. While the exact causes of metabolic syndrome are unclear, recent research suggests that chronic inflammation may play a role in the development of the condition. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet offers multiple benefits in the fight against metabolic syndrome and may even be able to reverse it.

Diabetic Eye Disease: How Diabetes Affects Your Vision

May 10, 2023

Diabetes can cause problems throughout your body, and that includes your eyes.

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes Management

April 20, 2023

Are you managing your diabetes well? Could you do a little better? Medical Nutrition Therapy is a great way to optimize your diabetes care.

The Connection Between Diabetes and Arthritis

April 12, 2023

Diabetes and arthritis affect a large number of U.S. adults. Although the conditions themselves are very different, they often occur together. Why?

Diabetes in Children: What Parents Should Know

March 24, 2023

The number of children diagnosed with diabetes in the United States grows every year. Parents can help manage diabetes in children by understanding the diagnosis and helping their kids make healthy lifestyle changes.

Staying Hydrated When You Have Diabetes

February 15, 2023

When you have diabetes, it is extremely important to stay well-hydrated. Even mild dehydration can cause your blood sugar to become unstable. Learn why and what you can do.

The Relationship Between Diabetes and Heart Disease

January 31, 2023

Heart disease is a common health issue that many people understand the basics of. But the connection between diabetes and heart disease may not be as well known. Learn why people living with diabetes should pay careful attention to their heart health.

Is It Safe to Exercise After Taking Insulin?

January 9, 2023

Many people with diabetes require timed insulin injections to manage their condition and stay healthy. Learn more about how exercise and insulin injections affect each other.

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: What to Do After a Prediabetes Diagnosis

October 17, 2022

Prediabetes means your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be called Type 2 diabetes. The good news is that you can lower your blood sugar to normal levels and significantly reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes—in some cases by more than half.

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