Early management and control of diabetes will help avoid complications that may arise later. This multiple-choice quiz will help you with important answers now.
More than 18 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes and more than 5 million more have diabetes but don't realize it, according to the CDC. Yet diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that involves the regulation of blood sugar and occurs in two different forms, type 1 and type 2.
A person with type 2 diabetes either can't make enough insulin or can't properly use it.
Steam vegetables in low-fat broth or water, and use vegetable oil spray instead of oil, shortening, or butter.
A healthy lifestyle will help you attain and maintain a healthy weight, manage your blood glucose level, lower blood pressure if you have high blood pressure, reduce stress and improve your mood.
People with diabetes are encouraged to limit the sodium in their diets to help prevent or to control high blood pressure.
Alcohol can lower blood sugar levels to the point of hypoglycemia. Keep careful track of your blood sugar levels when drinking alcohol, because certain diabetes medications also lower blood glucose levels.
One way to stay away from tempting foods is to get them out of your house. Clean out the fridge and your pantry, and fill them with healthier foods.
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