As a diabetes educator and registered nurse, I continue to be surprised by how many male patients I encounter who are unaware that they have diabetes. In some cases, a spouse or partner notices changes and encourages them to seek medical attention. Others discover they have diabetes only after a major health event, such as […]
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Fuel Your Heart, Feed Your Health 💙 Physical activity. Exercise. Strength training. Cardiovascular fitness. Walking. Jogging. Biking. Hiking. Dancing. Skating. Skiing. Rock climbing. Different words, different activities—but all with one powerful thing in common: they help our bodies get stronger and stay healthier. We know exercise is good for us. But for people living with
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By Aimee Miller, Minnich’s Pharmacy Diabetes is a serious chronic condition that affects how the body processes glucose (sugar). When the body cannot properly produce or use insulin, glucose builds up in the bloodstream. Over time, this excess sugar can damage blood vessels and significantly increase the risk of stroke. Emerging research and clinical advances
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With spring right around the corner, there is no better time than now to get outside and get some exercise. But after being cooped up all winter, many people ask, how do I do that? The best answer is to start at your own pace—you don’t have to go all out at once. In fact,
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Physical Activity. Exercise. Strength-training. Cardiovascular fitness. Jogging. Walking. Biking. Hiking. Rollerblading. Skiing. Skating. Rock climbing. Dancing. All activities that can help our body get and stay healthy. We know that… But, for someone with diabetes, it can be extremely helpful for two very big reasons… 1) Exercise can reduce your blood glucose levels for many
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