Diabetes Blog
Read the latest blogs by our professional diabetes educators and experts on the latest and most important healthcare topics.
Getting Started with Glucose Monitoring
Saturday,August 10, 2015DiabetesCare.net
We are beginning a short “Newly Diagnosed” series that is aimed at helping people just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to gain some valuable information to help them with their management. In this first article, Amy Hess-Fischl discusses glucose monitoring.
Getting Started with Meal Planning
Saturday,August 17, 2015DiabetesCare.net
In the second installment of our "Newly Diagnosed" series aimed at helping people with type 2 diabetes, registered dietitian and CDE Amy Hess-Fischl talks about identifying carbs, ways to decrease their intake, and how to read food labels.
Getting Started with Exercise
Saturday,August 31, 2015DiabetesCare.net
As part of our ongoing series for people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, certified diabetes educator Amy Hess-Fischl talks about exercise including guidelines, the various types, and strategies for getting active again.
Getting Started with Medicines
Saturday,September 11, 2015DiabetesCare.net
In the last in a short series for people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, certified diabetes educator Amy Hess-Fischl discusses how two commonly prescribed medications can help with control.
Exploring the Best Fruits for Blood Sugar Control
Saturday,June 15, 2015DiabetesCare.net
Registered dietitian Yvonne Greer talks about how you can incorporate this food group into your diet and not increase your blood sugar too much.
How Glycemic Index Can Complement Your Meal Planning
Saturday,June 19, 2015DiabetesCare.net
Glycemic Index (GI) is a tool that can help you understand how fast a carbohydrate raises blood glucose and be used to assist with diabetes meal planning.