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What Is a Normal Blood Sugar Level?
“I cannot tell you how much I appreciate what you do! Your site has given me the tools, encouragement and best of all, hope. Thank you so much!” – Susan F. “I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and, honestly, my world turned upside down… Tha
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Getting Back Into A Routine
Fall is officially upon us. Crisp evening breezes and vibrant foliage serve as Mother Nature’s cues of change. Fall also spurs a sense of renewal and routine. For many, the transition from summer to autumn is simple: We leave the beach bags behind an
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Breastfeeding Prevents Diabetes
In a study recently published in the medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers from the managed care consortium Kaiser Permanente reported that mothers who breastfeed their babies for six months or more have a nearly 50 percent lower chance
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The BCG Vaccine and Blood Sugar Control in T1D
An inexpensive, generic vaccine has been shown to improve blood glucose levels in people with Type 1 diabetes, according to the results of a new study. Published in the journal npj Vaccines, the study included 52 participants with longstanding diabet
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Metformin For Moms
According to estimates, nearly one out of 10 pregnant women in the United States develop what’s known as gestational diabetes, a condition which occurs during pregnancy and causes high blood sugar. Although it goes away after delivery, women who have
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Quiz
How Much Do You Know about the Different Types of Diabetes? How familiar are you with different types of diabetes and diabetes-related conditions? Test yourself with this quiz. 1. In which of the following conditions does developing diabetes indicate
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Eye Care Through Artificial Intelligence
The technological innovation known as Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been much in the news lately, with commentators debating whether its prospects are worrisome or exciting. However, according to a report just published in JAMA, the journal of
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The Benefits Of Cgm
People with Type 2 diabetes might have better success managing their blood sugar by using a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device instead of intermittent blood testing, suggests a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The resea
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Diabetes [definitions]
An episode of low blood sugar occurring at night. Nighttime hypoglycemia can cause seizures and may be life-threatening. It may also impair the body’s counterregulatory response to low blood sugar, in which the body releases the hormones glucagon, ep
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Q +a
Q: My pre-meal blood sugars have always been good. But since I started using a continuous glucose monitor, I’m noticing some really high numbers after I eat. Should I be worried? A: What you are describing is called “postprandial hyperglycemia” – tha
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Diabetes Resources
Exercising with weights or other forms of resistance training has many benefits. Studies show that strength training can be particularly useful in managing blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity. Another bonus is that it helps build str
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Rapid HbA1c Test Approved for Diabetes Diagnosis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first rapid diagnostic test for diabetes, as announced by Abbott, the maker of the test. Up to this point, all HbA1c (a measure of long-term blood glucose control) tests approved for diagno
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Brec Bassinger
ACTRESS AND JDRF AMBASSADOR BREC BASSINGER was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) when she was eight years old. Looking back on the days and weeks leading up to her diagnosis, Brec says the signs were there: extreme thirst, mood swings, weight loss
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OFF TO COLLEGE with Type 1 Diabetes
GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL and starting life at college can be exciting milestones. However, they can also be a stressful time for those with Type 1 diabetes. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over three million students enrolled
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K-12 Diabetes and School Planning
SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN spend about half their waking hours at school, and children with diabetes are no different. Since children can’t leave their diabetes at home when they go to school, having a plan – preferably a written plan – is necessary for man
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FALLING INTO A New Fitness Routine
FOCUSING on the “fit” part of the word “fitness” is perhaps the most important component of developing a successful fitness routine. According to the American Diabetes Association’s Standard of Care guidelines, individuals with diabetes should engage
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A Supervisor’s Guide
IF YOU THINK you don’t know anyone who has diabetes, you might think again. According to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 30.3 million Americans have diabetes, which translates into 9.4 percent of the p
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Recognizing and Responding to DIABETIC EMERGENCIES
AS DIABETES BECOMES MORE AND MORE PREVALENT, learning about and managing the condition are crucial to help prevent or delay long-term complications, such as heart, kidney and eye disease. Healthy eating, physical activity, taking medication and monit
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Classic Beef Stew
MAKES 4 CUPS SERVING SIZE: 1 CUP Nutrients per Serving: Calories: 269 calories, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 80mg, Sodium: 233mg, Fiber: 3g Dietary Exchange: 3 lean meat, 1 fat, 1 starch, ½ vegetable. 1 t
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Veggie Patch Pizza
MAKES 13-INCH PIZZA SERVING SIZE: ⅛ OF PIZZA Nutrients per Serving: Calories: 207 calories, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 622mg, Fiber: 3g Dietary Exchange: 1 starch, 1½ vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, ½ fat Cook
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Penny-Wise Chicken Pot Pie
MAKES 9 SERVINGS (1 CUP) Nutrients per Serving: Calories: 215 calories, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 660mg, Fiber: 3g Dietary Exchange: 1½ starch, ½ vegetable, 1 very lean meat, 1 fat Filling: 3 tablespoons re
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Sara’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
MAKES 26 (2-INCH) COOKIES (1 COOKIE PER SERVING) Nutrients per Serving: Calories 98, Total Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 1g, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 15g, Cholesterol 0mg, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sodium 100mg Dietary Exchange: 1 Bread/Starch, ½ Fat ¼ cup light bu
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Tips To Blast Belly Fat
AS FRUSTRATING as it is to carry around that spare tire, you might find some comfort in the fact that a slimmer, trimmer middle is something that everyone strives for, even athletes and celebrities. Whether your goal is to improve your health, to loo
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Banana Bran Bread
MAKES 12 (¾-INCH-THICK) SLICES SERVING SIZE: 1 SLICE Nutrients per Serving: Calories 135, Total Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 1g, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 24g, Cholesterol 35mg, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sodium 167mg Dietary Exchange: 1½ Bread/Starch, ½ Fat 1 cup b
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Comfort Foods
Comfort foods soothe and take us back to a familiar time. For some, comfort foods make us think of unhealthy foods we eat to put us in a better mood. But chances are, we all have one dish or another that invokes feelings of nostalgia, security or hap
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Your Weight
MANAGING your weight will be easier if you have a support network for emotional, practical and inspirational help. Emotional support for weight management is all about surrounding yourself with those intent on helping you develop a healthier relation
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Food for Thought
Looking for healthy options to pack in your lunch? Tired of sandwiches at lunch? Get your grains in a different way with Q Cups – microwavable quinoa on-thego cups. Q cups come in three great varieties: organic quinoa, savory garlic and mushroom and
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Take 5
HAVE YOU EVER caught yourself slouching forward in your shoulders and chest? So much so that when you adjust you sit up several inches taller? Although it is not uncommon in our busy society to lose awareness of our own posture, especially if you are
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Product Spotlight
IF YOU TAKE INSULIN or types of diabetes pills, including sulfonylureas or meglitinides, you’re at risk for hypoglycemia (low blood glucose), which is generally considered to be a blood glucose level below 70 mg/dl. Missing or delaying a meal, unplan

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