Getting early and regular prenatal care is the best thing you can do to keep yourself and your developing infant healthy while you are pregnant. During your first...
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. After the body uses these vitamins, leftover amounts leave the body through the ...
Since your 40s, you’ve probably noticed that your vision is changing. Perhaps you need glasses to see up close or you have more trouble adjusting to glare or di...
When you are managing diabetes, navigating holiday parties can be challenging. But you don’t have to miss out on the fun! Plan to eat a small, balanced meal or ...
Does it really matter how long you spend washing your hands or exactly how I do it? Yep, it matters. Getting your hands clean is important for protecting yourself...
Your child may ask, and you may wonder, “What can I do to make checking my blood sugar more comfortable?” Here are some tips from the American Diabetes Associ...
Don’t eat this. Don’t do that. Pregnant women are confronted with a lot of “don’ts.” Happily, there are a lot of “do’s” that are important to your...
If you are taking a medicine (and especially if you are taking two, three, or more medicines), it’s important to keep track of what you are taking by keeping a ...
Urine checks for ketones are important when your diabetes is out of control o...
Medicare helps pay for certain services and supplies for people with diabetes...
Want to feel better and have more energy? Exercise can help.
Making smart food choices are easier than you think. Changing how you think a...