by Pam Durant | Oct 9, 2021 | Diabetes Articles, Health and Wellness
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Better mental health means better performance in life’s responsibilities, better connections with those we love, and more peace in our day to day lives. “Mental health” is a different term...
by Pam Durant | Aug 24, 2021 | Diabetes Articles, Health and Wellness
Getting enough water every day is very important for your health Water Helps Your Body Regulate it’s temperature Prevent constipation Improve digestion Lubricate joints and prevent pains Maintain spinal cord health Get rid of wastes and toxins It even helps...
by Pam Durant | Aug 10, 2021 | Diabetes Articles, Health and Wellness
Before Exercise If you have not been physically active recently, you should speak to your doctor before starting any exercise program and ask if they have any advice about the types of activities you plan on trying. Also, make sure to measure your blood glucose level...
by Pam Durant | Jul 16, 2020 | Diabetes Articles, Health and Wellness, Managing Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Breaking Down Rice and Carbohydrates Rice and carbohydrates are hot topics in the diabetes community. So, which rice is the lowest in carbs, and where do the different types of rice fit on the Glycemic Index? Rice Can Be Part of a Healthy Eating Plan Rice is a...
by Pam Durant | Jul 2, 2020 | Diabetes Articles, Diabetes Resources, Health and Wellness, Managing Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Glycemic Index Basics The glycemic index (GI) is a ranking from 0 to 100 assigned to foods. A food’s ranking on the glycemic index represents the extent to which its respective carbohydrates raise blood sugar (glucose) levels two hours after consumption. The...
by Pam Durant | Jun 2, 2020 | Ask the Expert, Diabetes Education, Health and Wellness, Managing Diabetes
Diapoint Virtual Diabetes Series In April, we launched the new Diapoint Virtual Diabetes Series. In these interviews we will speak with a variety of experts on a range of topics, and bring you the highlights on our website. We loved having Dr Sarper Tanli, MD, PhD, as...
