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Does Eating an Orange Increase Blood Sugar? Can diabetics eat an orange? Like all fruit, oranges can be a part of a healthy diet for people with diabetes—however, a diabetic...

Foot problems are a common complication of type 2 diabetes, and one of the ways to relieve these complications is by using Epsom salt baths. However, there are concerns about...

Often referred to as "Type 1.5 Diabetes," LADA is a slow-progressing autoimmune disease that affects adults over 30 years of age.

Introduction  Diabetes has been a part of human history for thousands of years, with the first documented case dating back to 1500 BCE. Throughout time, the need for accurate and...

Your body produces insulin to survive. Insulin regulates our blood sugar by permitting glucose in our blood to enter our cells and provide energy for our bodies. If you are...

Insulin is the major hormone responsible for fat storage and weight gain; therefore it is also a major factor in weight loss. It is released in reaction to the amount...

Many of us suffer from seasonal allergies. When summer grasses and trees release pollen into the air, we may develop an allergic reaction like a stuffy nose or watery eyes....

  Diabetes is a demanding disease to live with and manage, and it affects millions of people. In fact, about 37.3 million Americans struggle with diabetes. Managing this condition entails maintaining...

Did you know that fear of needles affects up to 25% of U.S. adults? That’s a lot! Similarly, diabetes affects up to 30% of the U.S. population. When you are...

It’s no secret that diabetes is challenging. From keeping up with your blood sugar readings to figuring out what supplies you need and don’t need. Of the many supplies, pen needles...

No one likes pricking their fingers, especially multiple times a day! Many people with diabetes have given up on testing their blood sugar because they hate the fingerstick process so...

It can be tricky to figure out what size lancet or pen needle will work best for you, especially if you're newly diagnosed with diabetes and trying to learn all of the ins and outs...