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Diabetic or not, most adults in the US (and these days teens too) have at some point in time or the other done a blood glucose test. We all know that blood glucose test is meant to test for ‘sugar’ in the blood. But is blood really sweet? In my blog today, allow me to give you a ball park overview of what exactly is a blood glucose test.…

The body fat weight scale differs dramatically from the regular bathroom weight scale – here’s how: Imagine yourself on a weight loss diet; couple of months down the line your body structure has undergone a dramatic change so you weigh yourself on a regular bathroom weighting scale but find no change in your body weight.

Your body weight mystery decoded…

Having a sweet tooth accompanied by a medical condition that prevents you from eating sweets can be quite a maddening combination. Our experts have put together an article that mitigates the problem through sugar free desserts and candy. Read on.

Children and…

Considering that diabetics are often cautioned against eating certain foods, dietary supplements for diabetes is vital because it ensures that any dietary deficiencies are rectified. Here, we have put together an informative article on dietary supplements for diabetes. Read on.…

When attempting to lose or maintain body weight, any positive help that you can receive plays a vital role in helping you achieve your body fat and body weight goals. Portion control plates and dishes are and should form a very important part of the external aids that immensely help you control both the quantum and quality of food you eat.…

Seen some people sporting those shiny metallic bracelets? In most cases, these are medical id bracelets and they contain important emergency information that is used by the paramedics and other first response teams.

Before the first response teams provide any emergency medication or emergency medical…

Diabetic shoes for men and women are vital especially if they suffer from diabetes type I. Diabetic shoes eliminate the risk of medical complications arising from skin breakdowns due to ill fitting shoes.

The importance of diabetic shoes for men…

People who have developed diabetes wanted to learn the right way of making diabetic menu planning, to help them manage their condition. If you’re a diabetic, make sure that you adopt a special diet that is suited to your condition to prevent the complications of the disease. In this article, we have prepared some a 1 day sample of a diabetic meal plan that have 1, 600 calories and only contain 225 grams of carbohydrates. While following these diets, always remember to re-hydrate yourself…

In this article, we will talk about diabetes portion control its benefits, health advantages, and what it can do to help lower your blood sugar-level. Almost all diabetics find it hard to control their blood-sugar because they lack the proper knowledge needed to be successful in making a diet plan intended for diabetics. You will soon discover the “basic” things that are essential in diabetes portion control and diabetes plate method.…

If you’re looking for foods that you will include in your diabetic diet program, then look no more. All over the world, there are millions of people that are suffering from diabetes and majority of these people wanted to learn the “correct” process of preparing their own diabetes diet program, to have a better control over their blood sugar levels. In this article, we will teach you how to choose the right food that you can include in your diabetes diet…

If you’re asking whether controlling diabetes with diet is possible, then the simple answer is YES! The main reason why lot of people is struggling to control the symptoms of diabetes is the fact that majorities of diabetics are lacking the correct knowledge on how to control their food intake. Incorrect selection of foods and eating in excess are the major reasons why many people are still suffering from the complications bought on by the…

If you have diabetes and love your drink, diabetes care can be a real pain. But if you are unfortunate to have diabetes but fortunate to have diabetes type II instead of diabetes type I, then diabetes care can be a bit easier and you will have had a lucky escape because in most cases, people suffering from diabetes type II can still consume minor amounts of alcohol. The emphasis of course, is on the word; “in most cases”. There are instances when diabetes care…

Apart from a good medical and health insurance, any adult who crosses the age of 35 should invest in:

• Blood pressure monitor

• Blood sugar monitor

• Weighing scales

• Body fat scales

• A good book on diets, nutrition and exercise…

Diabetics often suffer foot and leg pain as a result of complications that are associated with the diabetes. Because the legs are an extremity of the body, it is important for them to receive a constant flow of healthy blood in order to stay strong and healthy. Protect yourself from diabetic caused amputations.

However, because of many diabetes-related conditions, the legs do not get the…