Diabetes Blog

The liver plays a vital role in numerous functions. Douglas Garner explains the role of the organ in diabetes and offers some ways to protect it.

Having health insurance doesn’t guarantee good health, especially for those affected by chronic diseases. Economic instability, racial inequalities in health care treatment, and cost shifting by insurance companies, conspire to affect chronic disease outcomes negatively for many.

There are three important kinds of exercise for people with diabetes. These include aerobic exercise, strength training and exercises to increase flexibility.

Tired of the same boring exercise routine? Try adding quicker paced intervals every so often, to improve endurance and help burn more calories to aid in weight loss!

Tom Moore examines the Access to Quality Diabetes Education Act and offers some commentary about specific areas of the pending federal legislation currently sitting in limbo in Washington.

Certified diabetes educator Amy Hess-Fischl provides some insights for families and providers in understanding what type of accommodations students with type 1 can expect when taking important exams and tests.