The symptoms of type 2 diabetes are often silent Most people think of type 2 diabetes symptoms as obvious—excessive thirst, blurred vision, or sudden weight gain. But in reality, Type 2 diabetes can come in silently, often going undetected for years. That’s why nearly 1 in 4 people with diabetes…
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Discover 7 beginner-friendly yoga poses that can help lower blood sugar and support diabetes management naturally. Bonus breathing tips and safety advice included. Yoga for diabetes: Can you manage blood sugar with yoga? If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you’ve likely heard it all — from low-carb diets to cardio…
No matter how hard you try to control blood sugar it can seem tough when you have diabetes. Even though you appear to be doing everything right, several factors can cause that blood sugar swing. Here are 10 questions to help you accomplish your blood sugar goals and stay on…
Are you getting enough sleep? When you don’t sleep enough, the level of the hunger hormone shoots up. This increases your insulin resistance. You suffer from cravings all day and increase your risk for type 2 diabetes or make an existing condition worse. So get enough sleep! Get your 8…
Exercise offers surprising benefits for people to manage diabetes; it may lower their blood sugar levels and even reduce insulin requirements, but there are several additional safety precautions to keep in mind. Exercise is recognized as important for people with diabetes and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the U.S. recommends 150 minutes of aerobic…
Many people with diabetes are able to fast safely and enjoy the full spiritual, physical and mental health benefits of Ramadan, as long as they are medically cleared and take some necessary precautions. How to manage diabetes during Ramadan? Alongside spiritual practices, charitable endeavors, and spending time with loved ones,…
To manage type 2 diabetes, it is important to know that those with the condition can lead healthy, regular lives, but it is necessary to diagnose it and take action before glucose fluctuations damage blood vessels, which could lead to serious complications. Diabetes is a condition marked by high blood…