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...
by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
Everyone feels sad every now and then. However, people with diabetes are twice as likely as others to become depressed, and it can be difficult to ask for help. But how can you tell when sadness has turned into depression? People who are depressed will experience at...
by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
Facts about self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG):Blood glucose is monitored at home using a small hand-held machine called a “glucose meter.”Persons with type 1 diabetes usually need to measure their blood glucose levels at least four times a day. Persons with type 2...
