The American Diabetes Association recommends that patients aim for a small but consistent weight loss of - 1 pound per week. Most patients should follow a diet that supplies at least 1,000 - 1,200 kcal/day for women and 1,200 - 1,600 kcal/day for men.
Even modest weight loss can reduce the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. There are many approaches to dieting and many claims for great success with various fad diets. They include calorie restriction,...
Read moreI was diagnosed with Diabetes Type II in 1999. Prior to that date my blood pressure readings were averaging 147/91. In January of 2000 my... Read more »
All over the world people with diabetes are slacking off how well they control their diabetes. Their A1C levels are climbing to 7.0 percent... Read more »
As any of the more than 37 million American Migraineurs can tell you, Migraine disease affects every single aspect of life. Just as... Read more »
Reprinted with permission of Amy Tenderich at DiabetesMine.com Rich has a very impressive new title at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston;... Read more »
It has long been known that medical conditions play a role in your emotions (see blog on Diabetes and your Emotions). Generally, most... Read more »
There is no doubt that diabetes has an impact on the lifestyle of the patient. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the... Read more »
The cost of prescription drugs is a major topic of conversation amongst Migraineurs and other patients who need prescription medications. Even for... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It may be a more invasive surgery, but new research shows heart bypass surgery leads to longer lives than angioplasty for... Read more »
If you have diabetes, you may experience better blood sugar control if your primary doctor has an empathetic bedside manner, a new study suggests. In... Read more »
Three out of four patients with ulcerative colitis say feeling unwell is a normal part of life, but doctors estimate that to be true for only 37... Read more »