Physical Activity and Blood Glucose Management
A Healthier You
May 22, 2019
Contributor: Dr. Staci-Marie Norman, PharmD, CDE
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Contributor: Dr. Staci-Marie Norman, PharmD, CDE
Contributor: Dr. Staci-Marie Norman, PharmD, CDE
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes or you’ve had it your whole life, it’s always important to keep up with the latest information. A great resource and often a hidden gem for unanswered questions is your pharmacist. Here are some questions that you can ask your pharmacist – and answers – to get you started!
When flu season hits, it can affect anyone, but those living with diabetes are faced with an increased risk of flu-related problems due to an already weakened immune system. With a weaker immune system, it becomes harder for your body to fight the flu virus, which can lead to a rise in your blood glucose and prevent you from eating properly. You are also at a higher risk of flu-related complications like pneumonia.
It’s important to make sure you are staying ahead of your diabetes and managing it proactively when you’re away from home. Whether going on a day trip, a weekend trip or a long vacation, traveling is something that often alters day to day routines and schedules, which is something that can be especially disruptive if you have diabetes. Proactively managing your diabetes and keeping it top of mind while you’re traveling will not only keep you healthy but will also allow you to better enjoy your trip too!
Here are some tips for managing diabetes effectively while traveling:
One in three people living with diabetes will have a skin disorder caused by diabetes at some point in their lives. While this statistic may be surprising, it’s important to keep in mind that most skin conditions can be prevented or treated if caught early. When it comes to diabetes and skin care, here are some tips for managing both effectively and easily.
It’s important for everyone to keep their eyes healthy and strong, but eye health should be even more of a focus for those living with diabetes because diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults. While this may sound troublesome, understanding the risks and taking precautionary measures can help your eye health stay on track.
Here are some simple steps people living with diabetes should keep in mind when it comes to diabetes and eye health.
Written by Papatya Tankut
Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90 to 95 percent of people living with diabetes; yet, even though it’s so common, many people don’t know where to turn when they are diagnosed. While managing this chronic condition at times may seem overwhelming no matter how long you’ve had it, there are a number of steps that can be taken to manage diabetes effectively while living a full and happy life. Here is my best advice for managing type 2 diabetes to get started on a path to better health.
Written by Papatya Tankut
It's not easy for anyone to hear they have been diagnosed with diabetes. But for many Americans, learning about diabetes is the first step toward feeling better and living a longer, healthier life. There are a number of steps that can be taken to help manage treatment while keeping healthy and enhancing quality of life.