MyHealthTeams, creator of the largest and fastest-growing social networks for people facing chronic health conditions, today unveiled new research conducted among the more than 100,000 registered members of DiabetesTeam, the social network for people living with Type 2 Diabetes. A … Continue reading People Living With Type 2 Diabetes Want Information and Empathy From Doctors
More than 30 million Americans are living with diabetes and 84 million are at risk, totaling nearly half of the U.S. adult population. The numbers alone are staggering, yet diabetes continues to be misunderstood and often disregarded. This November, in … Continue reading Discover the #EverydayReality of Those Affected by Diabetes
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Lighthouse Guild has a number of tips for people with diabetes or who are at risk for it. “If you have diabetes, you are at higher risk of developing eye disease, including diabetic retinopathy,” says Dr. … Continue reading Health Tips to Support Diabetes Awareness Month
As we all press reset for the new year here is a great book to work with. Simpler really is better, faster, and can be more delicious when every ingredient counts! Meal-planning and whole food cooking are all the rage … Continue reading Health Book Pick: The 4-Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook
Diabetic Eye Disease is a leading cause of blindness. November is diabetic eye disease awareness month. There is an easy way to prevent blindness.Time is an important factor; the sooner you are screened, the sooner we can detect potential problems … Continue reading Diabetic Eye Screening – Keep Your Vision Safe
The number of adults estimated to be living with diabetes has nearly quadrupled over 35 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday, urging huge efforts to change eating habits and increase physical activity. “Globally, an estimated 422 million adults … Continue reading Number Of Adults With Diabetes Has Quadrupled
Here are just a few of the recent statistics on diabetes: Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 86 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American … Continue reading Fact of The Day: American Diabetes Association Alert Day