Diet & Fitness
5 Steps for Managing Diabetes | Type 1 and Type 2
We’ll walk you through five steps to help you manage your diabetes so you can live a life you love. Written by: US MED Staff Clinically Reviewed by: Shirley DeLeon, RD, CDCES Managing diabetes isn’t always easy. The process of dealing with this condition comes with all sorts of inconvenient testing requirements and dietary changes –…
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The Link Between Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: What You Need to Know
Maintaining optimal cardiovascular health is paramount for individuals navigating life with diabetes. It’s a reality that those managing diabetes face an increased likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD), such as heart disease and stroke. In fact, CVD accounts for a significant portion of mortality among individuals with type 2 diabetes, comprising two-thirds of all deaths…
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Diabetes and Dental Health: How to Protect Your Smile and Prevent Complications
Diabetes and Dental Health: How to Protect Your Smile and Prevent Complications Diabetes management can undoubtedly be stressful, but it’s best to face each day with a smile—though you’ll want to take a few steps to protect your smile first. In addition to diabetes complications such as heart problems and nerve damage, studies suggest a…
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Intermittent Fasting and Diabetes: Potential Benefits and Consideration
In this article we take a closer look at Intermittent Fasting and share with you the risks and benefits.
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Is There a Link Between Diabetes and Stress?
Are you interested in improving your diabetes management strategy by taking steps to deal with the physical and mental side effects of stress? If so, keep reading for a comprehensive overview of the link between diabetes and stress.
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Mushrooms and Diabetes: How Can Mushrooms Help with Blood Sugar Levels?
Learn more with US MED’s guide to adding mushrooms to your diabetes diet and discover how this food can help keep your blood sugar in check.
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Staying Active with Diabetes: How Yoga for Diabetes Can Help
Following a yoga regimen could help you deal with the stress related to diabetes management. If you have type 2/type 1 diabetes and yoga sounds like something you might enjoy, keep reading for the information you need on starting a yoga routine.
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The Top 20 Best Foods For Diabetes Control
Sick of always being told what NOT to eat? Well, there are foods out there that can help regulate blood sugar so consider this list in the DO category. Here we share the top-20 foods good for the diabetes diet.
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Pre-existing Diabetes and Pregnancy
Have you been looking for information on pregnancy and diabetes? If so, there’s a good chance you’re already familiar with gestational diabetes—that is, diabetes initially diagnosed mid-pregnancy. However, that doesn’t mean there’s no connection between other forms of diabetes and pregnancy. As recently as the mid-20th century, women who had type 1 diabetes were discouraged…
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What Body Shape Says About Health | Diet & Fitness
Learn all about different body shapes and what each shape might reveal about your health and well-being.
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10 Knee Strengthening Exercises to Relieve Knee Pain
Incorporating regular knee exercises in your everyday routine can help to decrease any knee pain you might be experiencing. Learn more about our top six knee strengthening exercises.
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Postprandial Blood Sugar: How Long After Eating Does it Take for Blood Sugar to Return to Normal?
Keeping your postprandial blood sugar under control is an essential part of living with diabetes. Here, you’ll find US MED’s in-depth explanation of postprandial blood sugar, along with tips on how to control it.
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10 Exercises for Managing Diabetes for Seniors
Know the Best Diabetes Exercises for Seniors
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Is Honey Good for Diabetes?
Is honey good for people living with diabetes? Honey is good in moderation and is shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
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Diabetic Foot Pain and Soreness Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
It’s important to know how diabetes and foot care are interlinked. Learn how to help prevent foot problems that can come with diabetes
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Building a Diabetes Care Plan
There’s a lot that goes into managing diabetes, including everyday personal care, lab tests, and going to the doctor. Use our template to stay on track to manage your diabetes.
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Breakfast Ideas For People With Diabetes | Diet & Fitness
Looking for more breakfast ideas to incorporate into your morning routine? These ten diabetes -friendly breakfast recipes are a great way to start your day.
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How to Lose Belly Fat | Diet & Fitness
There are a couple of lifestyle changes that you can make to remove stubborn belly fat around the abdomen. Learn more about the truth of belly fat at US MED.
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Worst Restaurant Meals For People With Diabetes
These are some of the worst restaurant meals for those living with diabetes. Here are 15 meals to avoid when you eat out. Learn more.
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Veggies That Are Healthy Sources of Carbs | Diet & Fitness
Are you worried about carbs? Multiple healthy carb options come from vegetables. Learn creative ways to incorporate them into your diet.
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Diabetic Diet: 6 Foods That Help to Control Blood Sugar
Here’s a list of foods that those living with diabetes will want to incorporate into their daily diets: veggies, greens, beverages, fruit, grains, fats, and protein. Get the details here!
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Foods High in Magnesium | Diet & Fitness
Magnesium plays a crucial role in anyone’s healthy diet – including people with diabetes. It contributes to over 300 chemical reactions in the human body! To make sure you’re getting enough of the magnificent mineral known as magnesium, read on for US MED’s list of magnesium-rich foods.
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Diabetic Friendly Drinks | Living With Diabetes
Are you looking to enjoy a tasty drink from time to time? Living with diabetes doesn’t limit you to water. There are multiple drink options to enjoy.
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7 Unknown Advantages of The Diabetes Diet
Managing diabetes means caring about your whole-body health. Following the Diabetes Diet will help lower blood sugar, but it also does so much more. From weight loss to cancer prevention this diet helps from head to toe!
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Type 1 Diabetes Diet | Sample Menu, Easy Recipes, What to Avoid & More
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas are provided here to help you kickstart the Type 1 Diabetes Diet. This healthy meal planning will assist in managing diabetes and provide important nutrition to keep your body moving!
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Is The Keto Diet Good For Diabetes?
Curious about the keto diet and how it can affect those living with diabetes? Here we cover eating keto with TD1 and TD2, keto supplements, and low-carb options. Learn more about this lifestyle choice!
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Yogurt Desserts | The Dessert Diaries | Diabetes Friendly Desserts
This entry of The Dessert Diaries features a wide range of diabetes-friendly desserts, but they all have one thing in common: they include yogurt as a key ingredient! Thanks to this superfood, you’ll be able to savor all kinds of desserts while keeping your glucose levels in check.
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Diabetes Friendly Fruit Desserts | The Dessert Diaries
When you have diabetes, dessert has to be different. These delicious recipes for fruit desserts check all the boxes for those with diabetes. Get links to recipes and enjoy diabetes-friendly desserts!
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Coffee & Diabetes: Is It Safe To Drink?
There are many misconceptions about consuming coffee and diabetes. Can one have too much? Is it safe? Are there health benefits? Should it be decaf? This piece delves deep into the specifics of coffee and diabetes.
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Foods And Drinks That Cause Blood Sugar Spikes
If you’re a person with diabetes, you know how important it is to watch what you eat. Here are some foods that can cause your blood sugar to spike – and some diabetes-friendly alternatives.
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Diabetes and Exercise: Small Changes Can Make A Big Difference
Haven’t been exercising much lately? Don’t worry – we’ve put together some simple tips you can follow to start working towards improved health.
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Best Snacks For People With Diabetes
Want to take care of hunger between meals while keeping your diabetes under control? Here are some snacking strategies for people with diabetes
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Diabetes Management: Control It With Diet & Exercise
There’s a lot of information out there about diet and exercise, but for people living with diabetes, getting it right is crucial for good health. We’ll help you get started by walking you through a manageable diet and exercise plan.
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Diabetic-Friendly Chocolate Desserts | The Dessert Diaries
Looking for a diabetes-approved chocolate fix? We’ve got recipes for cake, cookies, brownies and even popsicles, right here. Enjoy in moderation!
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The Best Sugar Substitutes For People With Diabetes | Pros & Cons | US MED
Monk fruit, stevia, saccharin, how should you choose the best sugar substitute to fit your diabetes lifestyle? We identify the best and provide a substitutions chart for baking.
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What Is The Ideal Diet For People With Diabetes?
Whether you have Type I or Type II diabetes, you must think more in depth about the foods you consume. Learn more about the ideal diet for people with diabetes.
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10 Tips: Diabetes and Exercise
Our video shares 10 important safety tips for people with diabetes who are ready to start exercising! We’ll cover tips like recommended exercise types and ways exercise impacts blood glucose levels.
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Plan Your Diabetes Safe Exercise Routine
Create the Right Exercise Routine Exercise–everyone knows how vital it is to your health and well-being. But why is it so difficult to make regular exercise a habit? Let’s talk about creating a diabetes-friendly exercise routine that can become a part of your day-to-day lifestyle. The key is the make part of your daily plan.…
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Ways to Stay Healthy with a Desk Job
Why Is Sitting Bad For You? We’ve all heard it. Sitting for long periods of time is not what our bodies were meant to do. But did you know that physical inactivity, especially sitting for long periods, has been linked to increased mortality rates second only to smoking? According to research from the American College…
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Probiotics for Diabetes
Probiotic supplements and foods can boost the number of good bacteria in your system. These bacteria and yeasts can have significant health benefits – and they might even have a positive effect on diabetes management! In this article, the team at US MED will take you on a deep dive into the world of probiotics.
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Vitamin D vs. Diabetes
With diabetes on it’s meteoric rise, new innovations are being discovered to help quell it’s rising numbers. New research is looking into vitamin D as a possible treatment option for the now 30 million people living with type 2 diabetes in the U.S. Obesity is rising as well, raising type 2 diabetes risk factors that…
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Simple Ways to Improve Sleep Quality
Getting a sufficient amount of quality sleep can be difficult for many, but a few changes can have a significant impact, according to the Mayo Clinic. Much of the requirement for getting a good night’s rest revolves around controlling the environment in which a person is sleeping and developing routines that aid a person in…
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Child Food Allergies are on the Rise
As modern medicine continues to find ways to treat and prevent illnesses from occurring, at least one issue affecting children is on the rise, allergies. According to the Centers for Disease Control, food allergies in children have risen by 50 percent over the past couple of decades with peanut or tree nut allergies more than…
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10 Ways to Curb Overeating
It is a little known fact that people with type 1 diabetes lose production of what is called Amylin. Amylin is a hormone secreted by beta cells that are responsible for making us feel full after a meal. It also impedes the emptying of the stomach along with regulating rising glucose levels. There are various…
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Alcohol Consumption & Diabetes
Alcohol can be found in many consumables throughout our daily lives, mostly in social settings. While not everyone drinks alcohol, there are those that do, especially with the holiday season approaching. For people with diabetes, this can be a difficult time of the year navigating around feasts and alcoholic beverages. While there is no real…
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Cinnamon May Help Fight Against Obesity.
A 2017 study from the University of Michigan found how a common spice—cinnamon—can help fight against obesity. Researchers had previously noticed that cinnamaldehyde (a basic oil responsible for cinnamon’s flavor) seemed to defend mice against obesity and hyperglycemia, but it was not well comprehended what prompted this effect. More study on this process was necessary…
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Low-Sugar Fruits for Diabetic Diets
Naturally occurring sugar can be found in all fruits, although some may contain more than others. Those trying keep sugar consumption under control usually give up a lot of the usual culprits such as soda pop and candy, but quite often overlook fruit. Although a healthier way of satisfying a “sweet-fix” fruits such as watermelon…
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Yoga or Therapy May Help Back Pain
If you suffer from chronic low back pain, you might be desperate for some sort of solution to the debilitating condition. Chronic low back pain is a widespread problem. According to WebMD, Americans spend over $50 billion each year on back pain. About 80 percent of the population will experience a back problem at some…
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What’s All The Fuss About Gluten?
It’s nearly impossible to go to a restaurant or a supermarket now and not be bombarded with labels touting “gluten free” ingredients and recipes. Today people are acutely aware of an allergy to a protein in wheat, barley and rye. This allergy is called celiac disease. With all of the sudden attention to this disease,…
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New Food Nutrition Labels Now Lists ‘Added Sugars’
The useful nutrition labels on foods now contain a new element: Added Sugars. The listing now allows consumers to tell how much sugar is naturally occurring and how much is added. This can be important when comparing products. One example, according to the Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter: Compare 12 ounces of lemon-lime soda…
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