As we write this, we’re watching summer tick slowly away. Pretty soon we’ll be welcoming crisp fall air, digging sweaters out of our closets and preparing for the winter holidays. And while this can be an enjoyable time of year, fall and winter can often be challenging for people with diabetes, as the cold weather […]
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Living with diabetes means making a lot of changes. You need to monitor your blood sugar, get special diabetic socks, and change your diet. That includes snacking. When most people think of snacks, they picture the little package of M&Ms waiting for them in their desk, or the bag of chips calling to them from
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It seems to be fairly common knowledge that living life as an especially overweight or obese person is a situation that can lead to diabetes. According to medical professionals, in fact, more that 25 percent of all obese people have diabetes, whether they know it or not. Much lesser known, however, is the fact that
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If you’re someone living with diabetes, you probably spend more time than most people think about proper foot care. That’s because the blood vessel and nerve damage that come from this illness can lead to serious health concerns if left unchecked. The key phrase here is “if left unchecked.” You can avoid injuries and keep
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Diabetes can be a difficult illness to manage by yourself. If one of your loved ones has recently been diagnosed with this condition, it’s understandable that they might feel upset, scared or confused. But there are ways you can help them cope with their diagnosis, and help them understand their new lifestyle. In this blog
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Diabetes is a diagnosis that stays with you for the rest of your life. But by taking the right measures early on, people with diabetes can live longer and healthier. According to the National Institutes of Health, people who have type 1 diabetes who intensively control their blood sugar early in their illness are likely
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Is there a social stigma attached to
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Our business here is diabetic compression socks, but we want the people who wear them to lead happy, healthy lives. Part of that is getting enough exercise. We all need to exercise, but when you have diabetes, the need for exercise takes on new importance. It’s so important that the American Diabetes Association suggests people
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