People who have diabetes are encouraged to become the captain of their own ship. This means that you need to steer your diabetes management towards the goals you have set for yourself and work with all members of your crew, i.e. your diabetes healthcare team.
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Baking substitutions for diabetes
As mentioned in our article ‘Desserts and diabetes’, most people with diabetes are able to eat cake. Following a few important guidelines can make this occasional treat less likely to spike blood sugar levels.
Early diabetes treatment intervention is better
Achieving your A1C target can help you prevent or delay diabetes complications. This may mean taking one or more medications, in conjunction with healthy eating and weight loss. Read this expert blog to learn more about early diabetes treatment intervention.
Tips for making the most of your continuous glucose monitoring system
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems are a welcome addition to the variety of devices that people with diabetes can take advantage of to ensure they keep glucose levels in check.
Diabetes health checks to add to your calendar
Routine diabetes health checks are an important way that your healthcare team can assess your diabetes management and your risk for complications. Read this article to learn more about diabetes health checks.
Time to bring on the beet to your diabetes diet
People have been growing beets for centuries and using them for medicinal purposes in addition to food. Now research is proving that our ancestors were really onto something. Beets are nutritious, and when it comes to diabetes, they can be an especially good vegetable choice.
