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A selection of healthy foods for diabetic seniors

Managing Diabetes Through Diet: Tips for Older Adults

March 2, 2022 By Maria Hills Leave a Comment

Diabetes is a serious issue throughout the United States, one that can lead to many health complications. Choosing healthy foods for diabetic seniors won’t reverse diabetes overnight. Still, it can decrease your risk of diabetic complications or even diabetes itself. Can Food Cure or Prevent Diabetes? It’s easy to get caught up in the fads […]

Balled up egg noodles with tomatoes and garlic, looking at whether egg noodles are good fod diabetics

Are Egg Noodles Good For Diabetes?

January 28, 2022 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

There’s little doubt that diet is important. The foods you eat and don’t eat impact your health in endless ways, influencing your risk of obesity, diabetes, and many other conditions. For people with type 2 diabetes, dietary decisions are even more critical. To manage your condition well, you need to look for foods that will […]

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Dr. Scholl’s Diabetic Socks Review

January 5, 2022 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

There’s a reason why persons with diabetes require daily foot check-ups at home, and at least twice per year by their doctor, or sooner if they notice a problem. These checkups are an essential part of diabetes care that can keep them mobile for as long as possible. Poor blood flow and nerve damage can […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Being a Diabetes Caregiver

November 26, 2021 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Whether you’re a family member to someone with diabetes or are a direct care worker, being a caregiver for a diabetic patient can get overwhelming fast. You may be juggling multiple visits to specialists, constantly taking inventory and restocking a long list of diabetes care supplies, checking lab work results online, or trying to follow […]

How to Help Seniors to Lose Weight with Diabetes

February 28, 2016 By Karen Leave a Comment

Weight loss is often difficult, but it isn’t impossible. This video highlights ways that caregivers can help seniors to lose weight with diabetes and shows that even among seniors with many challenges, weight loss can be possible.

The Relationship Between Diabetes and Fall Prevention

February 21, 2016 By Karen Leave a Comment

Protecting seniors from falls is an important task, but one that can sometimes seem overwhelming. This video focuses on some of the underlying reasons behind falls in seniors and the connection between diabetes and fall prevention.

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