Type 2 diabetes Contents You need to keep an eye on your health and have regular check-ups if you have type 2 diabetes because it can lead to: Controlling your blood sugar level and having regular diabetes check-ups is the best way to lower your risk of complications. Getting your heart checked You should have […]
ating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health, and can help you feel your best. This means eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions, and consuming the right amount of food and drink to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. This page covers healthy eating advice for the general […]
You may be able to help keep your blood sugar stable by making changes to your diet, including reducing sugar and refined carbs, drinking enough water, and getting regular exercise. 0 of 59 secondsVolume 0% 00:00 00:59View video transcript Blood sugar spikes occur when your blood sugar rises and then falls sharply after you eat. […]
The first step for managing prediabetes is understanding what a prediabetes diagnosis means. Treatment may include lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and medication. If you receive a prediabetes diagnosis, it means you have a higher-than-normal blood sugar level. But it’s not high enough to qualify as a diagnosis of diabetes. According to a 2014 review, […]
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You may try different meal plans to help you lose weight and manage your diabetes. These diabetes-friendly diets are not guaranteed to work for you, but a dietitian can help you determine which eating options may be best for you. Eating well and maintaining a moderate weight can be important for your health. But if […]
According to a new study being presented this week at the 59th Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), the diabetes drug semaglutide can significantly improve both blood sugar control and weight loss when taken for as long as three years. The researchers said these results apply to adults with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 […]
If you’re living with type 2 diabetes, you’re managing a challenging and chronic condition that can cause serious complications. You may also experience stigma. Stigma is built on false beliefs, stemming from a lack of information. The people who believe the stigma surrounding a condition or an issue likely don’t have the facts they need […]