It is the burning question most, if not all, people with diabetes type 2 have: can my diabetes be reversed? There is so much information, thousands of articles, home remedies that promise readers the ultimate chance to reverse their diabetes. It sounds too good to be true. However, as with all things on the net […]

Diabetes is not only expensive for those who have the disease, but it is also expensive for the government and countries that those people live in. Currently, the worldwide cost of diabetes is 825 billion dollars per year. Unfortunately, that cost is only going to increase because diabetes is one of the fastest growing health […]

Join us in our 30-day challenge towards getting active! The goal of this challenge is to improve your stamina and enhance your physical strength. Last Updated: Friday, September 15, 2017Last Reviewed: Friday, September 15, 2017

For those with diabetes, you know that a blood glucose meter is one of the most crucial aspects of managing this chronic condition. The costs for testing strips have been increasing all across the board. Those with Type 1 diabetes must test upwards of 15 times a day, and those with Type 2, must test […]

Diabetes is not a disease that you should try to conquer alone. Studies have shown that those with diabetes who have support systems are more likely to have better control over their blood sugar and feel as though they can handle their disease. Last Updated: Friday, September 15, 2017Last Reviewed: Friday, September 15, 2017

Understanding blood sugar target ranges to better manage your diabetes As a person with diabetes, you may or may not know what your target ranges should be for your blood sugars first thing in the morning, before meals, after meals, or at bedtime. You may or may not understand what blood sugar ranges are for […]

If you have diabetes, exercise is an incredible way for you to help manage your disease. Short term benefits are that it immediately burns off excess glucose that you have in your blood. Long term, you can lose weight, increase the health of your heart and other organs, and actually change the way your muscles […]

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, happens when blood glucose levels drop below their normal range. This can occur very fast and catch you off guard. Symptoms of mild hypoglycemia include: dizziness, sweating, hunger, confusion, anxiety, and weakness. A blood sugar level below 70 mg/dL is considered low, or hypoglycemia. Most of the time hypoglycemia is […]