How to Prepare for a Diabetes Checkup
More than a million Americans will receive the unwelcome news this year that they are living with diabetes. A new diagnosis is no small thing, as it signifies the necessity of regular checkups, blood sugar
The Connection Between Diabetes and Heart Health
If you have diabetes, chances are you’ve already been told how important it is to control your blood sugar levels to avoid potential complications of the disease. If you have type 2 diabetes, managing your
Certified Diabetes Educators Aim to Improve Quality of Life for Individuals with Diabetes
Diabetes and prediabetes affect more than 100 million American adults and nearly 3 million Texans, but despite the prevalence, there are still many myths or misconceptions among the general public about the disease. It’s not
Treating Diabetes with Medical Nutrition Therapy
The complexities surrounding diabetes can be a challenge to understand and treat, both from the patient and physician perspective. Whether the aim is short-term goals, long-term goals or both, it’s important to establish a trusted
Diabetes Myths Debunked
Chances are that unless you or someone close to you have diabetes, you don’t spend much time thinking about it. With close to 10 percent of the population currently living with diabetes, however, it’s time
Changing the Game: Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Diabetes is a big issue in the United States, affecting more than 30 million Americans or close to 10 percent of the population—including 2.8 million Texans—according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). While most diabetics
Can You Really Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes affects more than 30 million Americans, while prediabetes affects over 84 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Those current numbers account for roughly a third of
Knowing Your Diabetes Risk Can Jump-start Prevention
About 115 million Americans either have diabetes or are pre-diabetic. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when there is too much glucose or sugar in the blood, and it is highly preventable. Diet is a
Raising the Bar with Diabetes Education Centers
Diabetes is a national crisis, with more than 30 million Americans living with the disease, accounting for almost 10 percent of the population. Of the 30+ million people with diabetes, only 23 million are diagnosed,
Adult-Onset Type 1 Diabetes Emerges Amongst Type 2 Misdiagnoses
Most people are aware of the two types of diabetes — type 1 and type 2. Type 1 is usually associated with a diagnosis during childhood or early adolescence, and type 2 is associated with