by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
Cardiovascular disease is common among people with diabetes. The term “cardiovascular disease” describes many conditions affecting circulation in the body:Heart disease results when blood circulating to the heart is slowed or stopped because of a blocked vesselHeart...
by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
Some persons with diabetes have trouble feeling their feet or experience strange burning or tingling sensations due to damage to the long nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body. Damage to these long nerves, known as “peripheral...
by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
Regular exercise can help treat high blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol; improve your mood; and increase your energy. Some patients are also able to reduce their doses of medications for diabetes with a good exercise routine. Start slowly and work your way...
by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
Who? Thiazolidinediones are recommended for persons with type 2 diabetes who have poorly controlled blood glucose and high Hb A1c levels. What? Oral tablet – There are two types of thiazolidinediones that are currently available: Pioglitazone...
by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
There are important differences between type 1 diabetes (~5% of persons) and type 2 diabetes (90-95% of persons). Other types, such as unusual genetic forms of diabetes, also exist. Diagnosing the type of diabetes is important for appropriate medical treatment. Type 1...
