A second chance at life: Discovering an alternative to diabetic foot amputation
In March 2018, Pedro Zapata, his wife Yolanda, and their daughter Claudia Lara traveled to Houston from their home in Diboll, Texas. The 72-year-old former
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Diabetes
Teen’s inspiration becomes solution for others living with diabetes
“You can’t make something out of nothing,” is a popular phrase you’ve probably heard many times. But one enterprising teen found that he could turn
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How to prepare for hurricane season when you have diabetes
Preparing for hurricane season is essential for everyone in storm-prone areas, but preparation is especially important for those with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes.
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Living with young adult diabetes: What you should know
Living with diabetes is challenging for anyone, but can be especially difficult for young adults who are transitioning out of the pediatric healthcare system into
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Diabetes Alert Day: Know your risk
Even if you have never been personally affected by diabetes, chances are you know someone who has. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
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Ten tips help prevent diabetic foot ulcers
From meal planning to regular exercise, there are a number of ways to help manage diabetes. However, one aspect of the disease that isn’t often
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Timing exercise with muscle fuel switching could help you lose weight
Skeletal muscles change their fuel preference according to a circadian rhythm. Mouse muscles, for instance, use glucose as fuel when the animals are awake and
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Diabetes control: Warning signs and tips to reduce your risk
Educating ourselves on chronic diseases that are significant risks to our health can significantly improve and even save our lives. Although we may worry about
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The hunger-satiety switch
When we are hungry, we eat; when we are full, we stop. Most of the time. Breaking this rule, however, can lead to overeating, obesity
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Managing diabetes during holidays
Living with diabetes can be difficult, and this is often exaggerated during holidays filled with treats, family meals and relaxation. With the possibility of an
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