Kids In Your Care With Diabetes
Information for people who care for kids with diabetes, such as teachers, childcare workers, coaches etc..
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Is a Diabetes Epidemic on the Horizon?
Researchers warn that the incidence of diabetes is increasing rapidly in the United States. Even worse, the American Diabetes Association reports that a type of diabetes that normally occurs after age 45 is now on the rise in children and adolescents.
Getting a Grip on Strength Training
Leading exercise physiologists report that by middle age, weight training may be just as important to maintaining quality of life by preventing age-related loss of muscle and bone.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Are They Good Fats??
Omega-3 fatty acids have been making sensational nutritional headlines recently, which seems to be at odds with health news about fat intake. What are these fatty acids?
The Promise of Stem Cell Research
Because pluripotent stem cells give rise to almost all of the cells types of the body, such as muscle, nerve, heart, and blood, they hold great promise for both research and health care. This advance in human biology continues to generate enthusiasm among scientists, patients suffering from a broad range of diseases, including cancer, heart disease and diabetes, and their families.
Stem Cells: A Solid Primer
This primer presents background information on stem cells.
HbA1c – The 7-Percent Solution
Sure, you test your glucose level several times a day. You’re aware of diet and exercise issues and do your best to stay on track. But what about your hemoglobin A1c level?
Keeping Daily Records
Diabetes 101: Learn to write down the results of your blood tests every day in a record book.
Alcohol and Diabetes
The effect of alcohol on blood glucose levels depends not only on the amount of alcohol ingested, but also on its relationship to food intake.
Don’t lose sight of Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetes 101: Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may face as a complication of this disease. All can cause severe vision loss or even blindness.
Sucralose and Diabetes
Diabetes 101: Sucralose is a low-calorie sweetener made from sugar. It is about 600 times sweeter than sugar and can be used like sugar in a broad range of foods.
What Is Diabetes?
Diabetes 101: Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism; the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy.
Why Fiber Is Important To Your Diet
Diabetes 101: What can fiber do for you? Numerous studies found that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fiber are associated with a reduced risk of certain cancers, diabetes, digestive disorders, and heart disease.
What Are the Different Types of Diabetes?
Diabetes 101: Learn about the three main types of diabetes -Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes in a simple, easy to read format.
