Are You A Food Addict?
Many people take comfort in food; however, there are some who have a relationship with food and use it as a way to deal with emotional issues. Here are some signs of food addiction and how to begin to get help.
Diabetes Self-Management Education
Diabetes Self-Management Education is a crucial tool to help people with diabetes learn techniques and choices to live a healthier life with diabetes.
Give Me 10
Diabetes educator Sandra Melloni talks about the significant health benefits that people with diabetes who are overweight or obese can achieve by losing just 10% of body weight. In addition, she offers some simple strategies on how to do so.
Food vs. Sex
For people who are looking for emotional connection, food can be an easier choice. Here are some reasons to go after the latter to get comfort rather than mindlessly eating.
Hey Baby Boomers, Get the Intimacy Back into your Marriage
Here are some ways to bring the institution from boring to blissful again.
How You Can Control Blood Sugar
What are effective ways to control your blood sugar levels in the body? Read this blog to find out.
Body Image, Sexuality and the Older Woman
As women age, distorted body image thoughts as well as other personal challenges arise which can cause issues for couples. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses how women can overcome these issues in order to enjoy their sex lives again.
Manage your Glucose, Raise your Libido
When was the last time you were intimate with your partner? Has it been so long that you can’t even remember-let us help you make a change.
The Words Around Diabetes
How a family talks about diabetes can be instrumental in the way children and adults affected by diabetes are impacted and can help shape how they handle their management of the disease.
Let’s Talk About Your Body
Psychotherapist Eliot LeBow, LCSW, CDE, discusses how self-defeating thinking perpetuates negative feelings around poor body image. In addition, he offers some coping strategies to overcome negativity.
A Tale of Two Wearable Exercise Devices
Andrew Stivelman compares the Misfit Shine and Fitbit Zip fitness-based devices, looking at their individual features and how they can help people with diabetes track their exercise.
Diabetes is Small
Jane Dickinson talks about the enormity of this date for America, and how it serves as a reminder about our daily struggles versus weighing the bigger picture.
Diabetes and the Risk to Your Family Tree
People with diabetes often have special concerns: Will my children develop diabetes because I have it? What if I develop gestational diabetes?
The Truth About Body Image and Type 2 Diabetes
Body image is an important mental aspect that everyone should be aware of. If you have a negative self-image, there are ways you can improve that and feel better about yourself.
Interval Training to Lose More Weight
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!