Keeping Your Eyes Healthy with Diabetes
Learn about the things you can do each day and during each year to stay healthy and prevent eye problems caused by diabetes.
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Diabetes in Hispanic Americans
Diabetes in Hispanic Americans is a serious health challenge because of the increased prevalence of diabetes in this population, the greater number of risk factors for diabetes in Hispanics, the greater incidence of several diabetes complications, and the growing number of people of Hispanic ethnicity in the United States.
Diabetes in American Indians and Alaska Natives
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most serious health challenges facing American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States today. The disease is very common in many tribes, and morbidity and mortality from diabetes can be severe.
Diabetes and Hispanic American Women
Type 2 diabetes is a serious health concern for Hispanic American women. 25 percent of Hispanic American women have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus poses a rapidly growing health challenge to Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in the United States.
Signs and Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
Many people have no signs or symptoms of diabetes. They may be too mild to notice at first. Here is what to look for to see if you might have diabetes or pre-diabetes.
Hyperglycemia: When Your Blood Sugar is Too High
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to keep your blood sugar in the range your doctor has advised, it can be too high. Blood sugar that is too high can make you very sick. Here’s how to handle when your blood sugar is too high.
New Cholesterol-Blocking Foods: Who Benefits?
Several new products, including margarine, cereal, juice and snack bars, are drawing attention as possible weapons in the battle to lower blood cholesterol.
Weight Goals: Not All Or Nothing
Some dieters may be working against themselves by setting unrealistic weight loss goals. Many give up in frustration and return to old habits – and their former weight.
Four Steps that Pay High Dividends
If good health seems to demand too many healthy habits, you’ll be cheered to know new studies show that just four can play a major role in preventing the top causes of adult death and illness in our country.
Secrets of Success for Reaching Goals
Year after year, do you make the same New Year’s resolutions to eat better or exercise more – yet don’t? If you think it’s all about self-discipline, that pattern will continue.
Diabetic Guide To Indian Food
How can you stick with your meal plan, yet join in the Indian food you have a craving for? Find out right here.
Diabetic Guide To The American Buffet Table
How can you stay healthy and still enjoy eating out – especially at a buffet? You can do it by planning ahead, choosing wisely and watching how much you eat.
Diabetic Guide To Chinese Food
How can you stay healthy and still enjoy going out for Chinese food? It’s easy – you just need to know what to look out for!