Reviewed by: Friedel Daniel, OD We are grateful to Dr. Daniel for her expertise and contribution. Here’s the thing about diabetic retinopathy: the damage is not reversible, but its progress is slow. Here’s the catch: you won’t have symptoms until late in the game. This means that you should catch the problem early if you…
Is falling asleep after eating a sign of diabetes? The short answer: Yes and no. A mildly longer answer: Falling asleep after eating a meal is a common experience. So falling asleep after eating does not necessarily mean that you have diabetes. I do fall asleep after eating, however I do not have diabetes. Diabetes…
In the year of 2017, the American Diabetes Association found out that diabetes costs about $16,752 per person, per year on average.1, 2 Of that money, the direct cost of diabetes is about $9,601; and the indirect cost of diabetes is about $7,151.1, 2 The American Diabetes Association also found out that this number went…
Having depression and anxiety is a tough undertaking. They insidiously invade every nook and cranny of your life. It’s as if you were unaware of their tentacles wrapping themselves around you. Once they squeeze just a little too tight, you feel triggered and escape seems impossible. This has been my experience. Others may feel differently….
Save, spend, share, invest. According to Sara from Michigan State University, these are the four basic ways you can handle your money. No. This article is not about personal finance. However there are striking similarities between money and food. You can create a “financial plan” with your food which will pay you “dividends” for a…
Everybody with diabetes understands the pain and suffering of those god-awful needles! You have to prick yourself to check your blood sugar levels. Then you have to prick yourself to inject medicine. Living with diabetes can be an exhausting and frustrating experience. What if I told you that there is a way to control and…
If you think about it, simple carbohydrates are like playdough. You can mold it into any shape you desire. You can create the soft, fluffy texture of white bread, the crisp crunch of a potato chip, or freeze it into a cool summer treat. It’s quite fun and very messy! We all have fond childhood…
“Do I need to take medication?” This is the most common question I hear when someone finds out they have diabetes. The quick answer is, “No”. This is a free country and you are free to do as you please. However if your doctor is suggesting medication, please carefully consider why your doctor thinks that…
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world. Managing type 2 diabetes can be very challenging; but with the right treatment and self-management techniques, it is possible to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. In this article, we’ll be highlighting three of the best diabetes drugs for weight loss; the…
Introduction Millions of people are affected by high blood pressure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost half of adults have high blood pressure in the United States; and only 1 in 4 of those adults have controlled their blood pressure.1 High blood pressure is also known as the “silent killer” because…