When it comes to diabetes and smoking, it is important to know that smoking can cause a number of diabetes complications. The information that smoking is bad for us is everywhere, but for those with diabetes, smoking can be even more damaging. Beyond the usual reasons, why shouldn’t I smoke if I have diabetes? Smoking is now known to be an independent risk factor for diabetes, and amongst diabetics, it…
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How to recognize diabetes symptoms, Tips to manage diabetes
by Vidya Sury November 15, 2022Recognizing Diabetes Symptoms; How Being Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes Re-framed My Views Towards Self-Care Living With Type 2 Diabetes — My Story Living with Diabetes. The phrase can strike terror in the strongest of hearts, with visions of lifelong medication and care. I am here to share my own diabetes management strategies, right from how I was diagnosed, what led up to it and how I was able to…
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Blood Sugar Basics – What You Need to Know #DiabetesAwareness
by Vidya Sury November 5, 2021With any condition, knowledge is power as it helps you understand how to manage it. Blood sugar is no exception. Here are words and phrases you should know so that when you talk to your doctor, it makes sense. If you are struggling to manage your blood sugar and are living with diabetes, all the more reason to learn what the following terms mean. Please bookmark this page as I…
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CBD Oil and Diabetes – Here Is What You Should Know
by Vidya Sury December 18, 2020Is CBD oil helpful for diabetes? What does the research say about CBD oil and diabetes? Here is wat you need to know. Diabetes, also recognized as the silent killer, is a condition where the body has difficulty modifying the amount of sugar in the bloodstream. CBD oil helps reduce symptoms of diabetes such as pain and anxiety, among other health benefits. It has given those with diabetes some hope…
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21 Valuable Tips To Travel With Diabetes Safely
by Vidya Sury June 29, 2020Can you travel with diabetes? Of course you can! Don’t let good diabetes management go on vacation just because you plan to travel with diabetes. That said, read on for 21 quick tips to help you travel with diabetes safely. 21 Tips To Travel With Diabetes Safely Traveling to new places gets you out of your routine—that’s a big part of the fun. But delayed meals, unfamiliar food, being more…