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Why Diabetes is Also a Mental Health Topic
Diabetes involves a lot more than numbers. It’s a mental game, too. Spending time tracking blood sugar, planning healthy meals, taking medicines, and staying active — that’s a lot on your mind daily.
January 20, 2022•by mySugr
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The Nutrition Minefield – How I Deal with Food as a Person with Type 2 Diabetes
In May of 2018, at the age 51, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. In this article I would like to share some personal experience with you. Living with Type 2 Diabetes and learning how to make the right nutritions choices isn't always easy. Here is my journey...
December 17, 2021•by mySugr
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Does Sugar-free Mean Carb-free?
If you’re living with diabetes, you know how important your diet is to helping you manage your blood sugar. Learning more about what’s in your food can help you do a better job at making healthy choices.
December 16, 2021•by mySugr
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Type 2 Diabetes and Gender Differences
Data shows that men with diabetes – specifically type 2 diabetes – are more likely to receive a diagnosis than women are.[i] However, research indicates that women who have diabetes are more likely to experience complications than men.[ii] That’s because diabetes affects men and women in different ways throughout their life. Here’s a closer look at some of the gender differences in diabetes, as well as some of the reasons for them.
December 11, 2021•by mySugr
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How to Manage Exercise and Insulin
Regular exercise helps improve blood sugar management in individuals with type 2 diabetes.[i] It offers health benefits like increased insulin sensitivity, improved muscle strength, and heart health in individuals with type 2 diabetes, too.[ii]
December 9, 2021•by mySugr
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Carbohydrates 101: What are Healthy/Complex Carbs?
Foods that have carbohydrates turn into glucose (blood sugar) when your body digests them. If you have diabetes, you know that managing your blood sugar is essential. That means that managing carbohydrate consumption is key, too.
December 3, 2021•by mySugr
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