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When Diabetes Causes Complications
November is almost over, which means National Diabetes Month is on its way out too. Before this important month of awareness makes way for December and the holidays, I wanted to bring up one more topic related to diabetes, and that is the complications associated with the condition. As we’ve discussed in previous articles, diabetes…
Read MoreDiabetes in Medicare Open Enrollment
Type 2 diabetes is one of the biggest health problems facing the aging population, and many baby boomers with diabetes are wondering which Medicare plan is best for their health condition. As we have less than a month left to Medicare open enrollment, you might be wondering if there are better options than what you…
Read More5 Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, is a national epidemic. Over 100 million people have diabetes or prediabetes today. In type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance is the main factor of the disease. Insulin resistance means the cells don’t respond to the efforts of insulin to move blood sugar into the cells. High blood glucose causes serious…
Read MoreNovember: National Diabetes Month
For over 30 million Americans, this is their everyday reality. And for 70 million more Americans, it may be their reality in the near future. There are many assumptions, stereotypes, and stigmas surrounding diabetes, but one thing is clear: it’s an epidemic. More than 100 million adults in the U.S. are now living with diabetes…
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