by Pam Durant | Jun 3, 2021 | Diabetes Articles, Managing Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes and Kidney Health – Important Information If you have diabetes, or care for someone who does, there are some critical things to know about diabetes and kidney health. Firstly, you should get tested every year for kidney disease if you: have had Type 1...
by Pam Durant | Jun 1, 2021 | Diabetes Articles, Diabetes Foot Care, Managing Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
For people living with diabetes, foot care is so important. Daily foot care helps to prevent serious complications. Diabetes and Nerve Damage in Feet People living with diabetes may have nerve damage that can take away the feeling in their feet. Blood flow to...
by Pam Durant | Mar 19, 2021 | Diabetes Resources, Pam's Corner, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
How Reliable Are Movies as Information Sources for Diabetes? Diabetes movies can be inaccurate or out of date, whether they are documentaries or fiction. Films that touch on diabetes for entertainment can sometimes be cavalier in their approach to facts, and even...
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 10, 2020 | Diabetes and Wellness Events, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
In April 2020, we launched the Diapoint Virtual Diabetes Series. This is a series of live video conferences in which the Diapoint founder, Pam Durant, interviews various experts to discuss topics on health, wellness, and diabetes. Virtual Diabetes Series...
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...
