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,…
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When it comes to controlling blood sugar, it is not just what you eat. It is also related to your activities, especially what you do as soon as you eat. To reduce blood sugar spikes, you are obviously aware that refined carbohydrates, sweets, white flour products, sugary condiments, etc. can…
Continuous glucose monitoring automatically tracks blood glucose levels, also called blood sugar, throughout the day and night. You can see your glucose level anytime at a glance. You can also review how your glucose changes over a few hours or days to see trends. Seeing glucose levels in real-time can…
Preventing type 2 diabetes: is it possible even if you are diagnosed with prediabetes? Many scientists believe that this is possible. However, in order to prevent or reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, it’s important to take action now. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that more…
Diabetics don’t have an easy life. But being alert to diet, getting enough exercise and sleep, and taking medications on time can go a long way in keeping diabetes complications at bay. One of the biggest challenges of living with diabetes is diet. As a type 2 diabetic diagnosed in…
In spite of all the media mentions and health campaigns about the prevalence and management of Type 2 diabetes, there is still a lack of awareness about this condition. According to the most recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 3 individuals will develop type…
Diabetics and dessert. Now those two words don’t just fit together do they? But who said that diabetics cannot enjoy dessert? Of course we can. Here’s the funny thing. Before I was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic, I wasn’t fond of sweets. I didn’t add sugar to my coffee.…