by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 4, 2023
A test that measures a person’s average blood glucose level over the past three months. Hemoglobin (HEE-mo-glo-bin) is the part of a red blood cell that carries oxygen to the cells. Also called hemoglobin A1C or glycosylated (gly-KOH-sih-lay-ted) hemoglobin,...
by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 5, 2023
Gestational Diabetes What is Gestational Diabetes? During pregnancy, hormonal changes may cause impaired glucose tolerance and higher insulin needs. If the pancreas in a pregnant woman cannot keep up with the insulin needs, the blood glucose levels will rise above...
by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 6, 2023
Diabetes Weight Loss Weight Management for People with Diabetes If you are overweight with type 2 diabetes, weight loss is an extremely effective treatment plan. A weight loss of 10 percent of your current body weight can greatly reduce your risk of getting diabetes,...
by tbroadbent@robard.com | Feb 7, 2023 | Health, Advocacy, Blogs
Roughly 90% of people who have obesity or are overweight have type 2 diabetes. One in three adults have diabetes — and since roughly 90 percent of people with obesity or who are overweight have type 2 diabetes, increased awareness of the risk of this epidemic-level...
by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 6, 2023
Diabetes Self Management, Testing and Monitoring Make the Most of Your Health Care Appointments Successful diabetes self-management starts with you! It is important that you schedule regular appointments with the healthcare provider who treats your diabetes, your...
