Managing Diabetes During the Holidays
Type 2 diabetes needs to be monitored every day—even during the holidays. The stress, food, and change in schedule that come with the holiday season can make it hard to stick to your management plan. Health’s Type 2 Diabetes Advocate Alysse Dalessandro gives tips on how she manages her diabetes during the holidays while still enjoying the […]
Why David Foster Is a Hero to Families Whose Child Has Diabetes
Children’s Diabetes Foundation founder Barbara Davis and her daughter Dana share the remarkable impact David Foster has made over the past 28 years to bring awareness and financial support to families whose children have type 1 diabetes. Here’s their story: Since 1996, when David Foster joined the Carousel of Hope family as music director, his […]
Losing Weight When You Have Diabetes
Losing weight can be an important part of managing diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body processes glucose (sugar). Your body either doesn’t produce enough insulin (a hormone that helps your body use glucose for energy) or can’t use insulin effectively. Losing weight may help you better manage your blood sugar levels. […]
Dark Chocolate Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk
1.2 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes every year—but could dark chocolate help reduce the risk of developing the condition? Dark chocolate is a go-to sweet treat for many Americans, and it also has a number of documented health benefits. It’s high in cocoa content, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory […]