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
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
The Top Five Health Conditions to Be Concerned About if You Have Diabetes
A diabetes diagnosis can be frightening for many people. Like any disease, the uncertainty of one’s health going forward can weigh heavily on anyone’s mind. Although there are a few understood variables that come with
What is Prediabetes and What Does it Mean for Your Diabetes Risk?
More than one in three U.S. adults have prediabetes, but most do not know it. If that sounds hard to believe, many people with the disease do not have any symptoms, making it hard to
What You Need to Know About Preventing Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus and prediabetes are the most common endocrine diseases in the United States, affecting more than 110 million Americans. That accounts for more than a third of the American population. But if you have
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
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,
The Importance of Being Educated About Diabetes
Skipping diabetes education classes could be hazardous to your health. Patients with a new diabetes diagnosis are often referred to education classes to ease the transition into their new lifestyle. However many do not attend.