by Patient Guide to Diabetes
Managing diabetes during a pandemic presents unique challenges for patients. With so many changes to normal routines, it is important to identify a plan to maintain access to medications and devices for optimal control of diabetes. The keys to succeed during this time...
by Eugene Arnold, MS LD RD CDE
Staying active has been a challenge for everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerns about contracting COVID-19 can be paralyzing, contributing to a decline in physical activity and a deterioration in glucose control for people with diabetes. While all...
by Mohammed Al-Sofiani, MBBS MSc
Are people with diabetes more likely to get the COVID-19 infection than others? There is no evidence, as of now, that people with diabetes are at higher risk of catching the COVID-19 infection compared to those without diabetes. However, people with consistently high...
by Eugene Arnold, MS LD RD CDCES
Who could deny that physical activity is a critical aspect of maintaining good health? A simple cost-benefit analysis paints a clear picture – exercise can be quite a bargain because it lowers blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure; improves heart health...
by Mohammed Al-Sofiani, MBBS MSc
What is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose, happens when blood glucose levels drop too low. For most people with diabetes this means a glucose less than 70 mg/dl. Hypoglycemia can be caused by skipping a meal or a snack, eating less than usual, taking...
