Posts Tagged “Living With Diabetes”
Whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, it is comforting to know that there are simple steps that you can do to manage your health condition. Learning to take control is the key to living an enjoyable life despite having diabetes. In this article, let’s talk about the steps you can do to [...]
A person living with diabetes must know the importance of monitoring diabetic blood sugar levels. The frequency of testing depends on the patient. Some diabetics require daily blood sugar monitoring while others may need to keep track of their blood sugar levels a few times each day. Whether you are instructed by your doctor to [...]
The American Diabetes Association, in its 2005 national statistics revealed that almost 21 million people or 7% of the population in the US have diabetes. Consequently, it is estimated that in the United States alone, about $92 billion are spent each year on the treatment and medical care for diabetes. In the same study, it [...]
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the American Diabetes Association, in the United States alone, over 21 million have been diagnosed with diabetes. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases fact sheet reveals that in Canada, more than 2.2 million people have diabetes. In a [...]