by DiabetesCare.net | Jun 3, 2015 | Health
Obviously, you know what vitamins are, but what are telomeres? The telomeres are sections of DNA at the end of each chromosome, that serve as a cap to the genetic material and function to ensure the cell’s chromosomes do not fuse with each other or rearrange during...
by DiabetesCare.net | Aug 19, 2015 | Food
Nutritional supplements are everywhere, and many are purchased and consumed religiously by a great number of people. Are these products so popular because they actually work, or are we merely falling prey to clever marketing, hoping that at least they don’t cause us...
by DiabetesCare.net | Jun 15, 2015 | Food
Fruits and vegetables are some of the healthiest foods that can be eaten. In the Choose MyPlate Food Guide that depicts the recommendations of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (1), it is suggested that at least half your plate should be made up of fruits and...
by DiabetesCare.net | Aug 31, 2015 | Newly Diagnosed
I know when I say the word “exercise” to patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, many tend to cringe and they want no part of it. But, it is important to know that when starting this significant component of diabetes self-management, ANY movement...
by DiabetesCare.net | Aug 10, 2015 | Newly Diagnosed
So, you are new to type 2 diabetes? “Congratulations” is certainly not the first thing that pops to mind, BUT it is important to take a deep breath and know that you are not alone. You have come to the right place and the new Succeeding in Your First 30 Days with Type...
