Diabetes
Diabetes can be a debilitating chronic condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels attributed to an inability to produce enough insulin or properly use insulin. Over 37.3 million...
Author: Danielle McFall
Smartphone Apps for Diabetes Self-Management Support
Benefits of Using Apps for Diabetes Self-Management Support Many people living with diabetes may find that keeping track of their diet, physical activity, and blood glucose levels can be difficult...
Stigmatizing Food: Good and Bad vs. Healthy and Unhealthy
The phrase “you are what you eat” has been around for as long as we can remember. Whether we stand by the statement or not, many of us use food to express our identity. In every culture, food is an...
Health Extension for Diabetes
Even though a diabetes diagnosis might be intimidating, it is possible to live a normal and healthy life with diabetes, but learning proper diabetes management and beneficial lifestyle changes is...
Know Diabetes by Heart – En Español
For the English translation of this document, see Know Diabetes By Heart. ¿Sabe alguien quien tiene un diagnóstico de la diabetes o la hipertensión? ¿Sabe que la diabetes es relacionada a la salud...
El Programa de Extensión de Salud para la Diabetes
For the English translation of this document, see Health Extension for Diabetes. Aunque un diagnostico de la diabetes puede ser intimidatorio, es posible vivir una vida normal y saludable, pero...
Can Cinnamon Cure Diabetes?
There are many uses for cinnamon. Cinnamon can help to add a sweet flavor to foods without adding sugar, but is cinnamon one of the next “superfoods” that could cure diabetes? Before you rush out to...
Vitamin D
Why We Need It Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, is needed for normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus. It also helps put these minerals into bones and teeth, making them stronger. Recommended...
Zinc
Why We Need It Zinc, a mineral found in almost every cell in our bodies, is needed for hundreds of chemical reactions. It keeps our immune system healthy and helps with the normal use of vitamin A...
Vitamin C
Why We Need It Vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin, also is known as ascorbic acid. It has a wide variety of uses in the body, including helping to slow down or prevent cell damage. It also is needed...
Caffeine
What is Caffeine? Caffeine is found naturally in the leaves, seeds, and fruits of more than 60 plant species worldwide. It is added to some beverages and foods for flavor. People have enjoyed...
Heart Disease and Diabetes
The term ‘heart disease’ encompasses several different health problems. These conditions include blood vessel diseases (such as coronary artery disease), heart rhythm problems, heart defects from...
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