Engaging in the gentle exercise of tai chi may be a simple way to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and slow disease progression over time. While drug treatments are typical first-line treatments, nondrug options, including physical exercise, may improve quality of life while resulting in less need for prescription drugs.1 Not only is tai… Read More »
SATURDAY, Feb. 20, 2021 — Diabetes is never an easy disease to manage, but coping with type 1 diabetes can be a particularly difficult challenge for teens. The transition from childhood to adolescence can be hard on both kids and parents, the JDRF (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) says. As boys and girls with… Read More »
Coronavirus latest. Some carbohydrate foods contain essential vitamins, minerals and fibre, which form an important part of a healthy diet. But how low is low-carb? There are different types of low-carb diets. Generally, low-carb eating is when you reduce the total amount of carbs you consume in a day to less than g. Type 2… Read More »
Back to Type 2 diabetes. There’s nothing you cannot eat if you have type 2 diabetes, but you’ll have to limit certain foods. You should go for a regular diabetes check-up once a year to make sure your blood pressure and cholesterol blood fats are OK. Physical exercise helps lower your blood sugar level. You… Read More »
Resistant starches are completely fermented in the colon. For individuals whose daily insulin dosing is fixed, a consistent pattern of carbohydrate intake with respect to time and amount may be recommended to improve glycemic control and reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. Starch is a form of sugar that naturally occurs in many common vegetables, such… Read More »
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 — After starting a drug that’s officially approved to treat a type of blood cancer, a young man with type 1 diabetes was able to stop using insulin. He’s been off insulin since August 2018 — more than two years. Dr. Lisa Forbes — his doctor and co-author of a letter… Read More »
Millions of readers rely on HelpGuide for free, evidence-based resources to understand and navigate mental health challenges. Please donate today to help us protect, support, and save lives. People with diabetes have nearly double the risk of heart disease and are at a greater risk of developing mental health disorders such as depression. But most… Read More »