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Image Source: Canva American Diabetes Association Alert Day is observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March. This day is dedicated to spreading awareness of type 2 diabetes and encouraging people to take the ADA risk test.1 Understand Your Risk An important part of today is learning about the risk factors of diabetes. Being aware of your risk factors can help you take the right steps to improve your health. Take the American Diabetes Risk Test here: Risk Test | ADA (diabe

Thanksgiving can be a challenging time of the year for the millions of Americans who live with diabetes. All the carb-filled, sugary foods can cause blood sugar to spike. However, if you have diabetes you do not have to skip out on all the delicious dishes. Below are tasty diabetes-friendly Thanksgiving recipes! Butterflied Turkey with Herb Gravy Classic Herb Stuffing Low Carb Green Bean Casserole Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows Flourless Pumpkin Spice Co

According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2020, prepared by the CDC, 34.2 million Americans-just over 1 in 10-have diabetes. Diabetes is one of the fastest growing medical conditions in the world. American Diabetes Month’s goal is to bring awareness about diabetes risk factors and encourage people to make healthy changes. What is Diabetes: Diabetes is a health condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. Most of the food we eat is broken down into g

Image Source: Mel Poole/Unsplash As Halloween approaches, it can be stressful as a diabetic, to be surrounded by so many sweets and treats. While it’s true that you won’t be able to snack on a whole bowl of candy, there are still many recipes that can be enjoyed in moderation. To help you get through this spooky season, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite diabetic-friendly recipes: Spiced Pumpkin Chip Cookies Sugar-Free Gummy Worms Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Have any questions f

Image Source: iStock.com For self-insured employers, heart disease and diabetes are considered significant hindrances in the effort to improve employee health while reducing overall healthcare costs. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women and about 9.4% of Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. In order to control cost and help employees, employers typically look to disease state management programs. While many of these programs seem beneficial, th

Image Source: Sabri Tuzcu/Unsplash National Sleep Awareness Week is from March 10 to 16, 2019. The goal of this week-long campaign is to promote the benefits of optimal sleep and how sleep affects health, well-being and safety. Sleep can be especially important when it comes to the development and management of several chronic diseases and conditions. How Does Sleep Impact Chronic Disease?1 Insufficient sleep has been linked to multiple chronic diseases: Diabetes: Research ha

Image Source: Jenny Hill/Unsplash While exercising can be beneficial for anyone, people with chronic conditions can significantly improve their health and manage their symptoms. If you’re concerned about how often you can exercise or which exercises are safe, talk to your doctor before starting your routine. Find out what you need to know about chronic conditions and exercise! How Can Exercise Improve Your Symptoms? There are four main types of exercise that can help you mana

There are currently over 30.3 million adults with diabetes, 23.1 million are diagnosed, and 7.2 million are undiagnosed. Every year over 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed.1 American Diabetes Month’s goal is to bring awareness about diabetes risk factors and encourage people to make healthy changes. How can you help? Encourage friends and family members to take the type 2 diabetes risk assessment Promote healthy diet and lifestyle habits Share information about diabetes on s

Image Source: Cayla1/Unsplash As Halloween approaches, it can be stressful as a diabetic, to be surrounded by so many sweets and treats. While it’s true that you won’t be able to snack on a whole bowl of candy, there are still many recipes that can be enjoyed in moderation. To help you get through this spooky season, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite diabetic-friendly recipes: Sugar Free Sugar Cookies Ghost Kiss Cookies Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin Cheesecake Mummies Str

Did you know that diabetes can cause eye problems and may lead to blindness? People with diabetes are 40% more likely to suffer from glaucoma and 60% more likely to develop cataracts. With regular checkups, you can keep your eyes healthy and catch problems early. What kind of Eye Exam do I need? The eye doctor will put drops in your eyes to see the retina. This is called a dilated eye exam. The eye drops will make the pupils or black part of your eyes bigger. Then your doctor

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. The good news is that the answer to whether it’s preventable is a resounding YES! In fact, prevention is a big deal! It’s even more so important if you have an increased risk of diabetes. Some of these risks include having a family history of the disease, being overweight, or a diagnosis of prediabetes. The CDC reports that “prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not h

According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects 30 million Americans, including 8.1 million people who are undiagnosed.  Another 86 million more—one in three adults—have prediabetes and 15-30 percent will develop diabetes within five years without change. The Scary Statistics People with type 2 diabetes have more than two times the risk for developing heart disease People with diabetes live 7-8 years less Two out of three deaths in people with type 2 diabetes

The Facts: According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2017, prepared by the CDC, here are some  important facts about diabetes. 30.3 million people have diabetes – that’s 1 in 11 Americans 84 million are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes – 90% don’t know they have it Medical costs for people with diabetes are 2.3 times greater than people without diabetes Risk of death for adults with diabetes is 50% higher than for adults without diabetes Types of Diabetes: T

In the United States, diabetes affects approximately 29.1 million people (as of 2012) and is the 7th leading cause of death. The incidence of diabetes is increasing due to many factors, including an increased prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity. Timely screening can lead to early diagnosis which slows disease progression and ultimately long-term complications such as heart attacks, neuropathy, and irreversible kidney damage, among others. Studies have shown that tho

Working one-on-one with a medical professional may improve the rate at which chronic condition patients take their medications correctly, according to a study published earlier this month in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. After participating in health coaching for a year, medication rates among patients with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol had increased. The study looked at patients between the ages of 18 and 75 who had uncontro

In recognition of National Diabetes Education Week, we are sharing some important information about this disease state that affects nearly 23.6 million Americans. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is associated with high levels of sugar in the blood There are two classifications of diabetes Type I – your body doesn’t produce insulin Type 2 – your body doesn’t use insulin properly or is resistant to the effects of insulin Type 2 diabetes is much more prevalent and is typically diagno

On May 2nd, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a report regarding the use of daily aspirin to prevent a heart attack and stroke. The FDA’s findings may drastically alter how the health care industry utilizes daily aspirin therapy. Background: A number of patients take a daily aspirin due to the belief that it reduces their risk of having a heart attack or stroke. “Primary Prevention” – Refers to patients with diabetes, family history of heart disease, high blood