A study published this week in the journal Diabetes Care showed that rates of gestational diabetes among Canadian women nearly doubled from 1996 to 2010. It’s no secret that the rates of diabetes are on the rise, and this fact applies to prenatal health, too. If you’ve been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, read on for […]
Meet your weight loss goals with a bigger breakfas...
Most people are familiar with the saying, eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper. But does this diet plan really help people achieve their weight loss goals? Research says yes–as long as it’s done healthfully. The big breakfast diet, a plan that encourages people to eat their largest […]
Hiring: Freelance Digital Designer
My Diabetes Home in Des Moines is looking to immediately hire a freelance digital designer, with future potential for part- or full-time hire as need and budget allows. Interested? You must be a self-starter with strong communication and design skills who has experience designing front-end user interface web solutions. In addition, you must also be […]
What to think about when buying an insulin pump
Thanks to new improvements in technology, insulin pumps are becoming a more common way for diabetes patients to manage their blood sugar. If you are considering an insulin pump, here are a few important things to think about before you start shopping around. What is an insulin pump? An insulin pump is a battery-operated device […]
Supermarket Savvy: Eating Well for Less
Healthy eating is an important part of diabetes care, and it starts in one place: your local supermarket. It can be easier than you think to fill your cart with delicious, good-for-you foods–without breaking the bank. Follow these easy tips to help you shop supermarket savvy. 1. Stick to your list. Save yourself valuable time […]
4 Myths About Alcohol and Diabetes
From a carb-rich bottle of beer to a sugary glass of champagne, it’s no secret that alcoholic beverages can wreck havoc on a healthy diet–and your diabetes. However, that doesn’t mean people with the condition have to give up a glass of wine with dinner or the occasional night out with friends. In fact, health […]
What is insulin resistance?
If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, you’ve probably heard your doctor mention the term insulin resistance. Also called metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance describes a wide variety of health complications that can put people at an increased risk of developing diabetes and heart disease. According to the Joslin Diabetes Center, insulin resistance occurs when the body […]
How does age affect diabetes?
It’s no secret that our bodies start to slow down as we get older, making it difficult to stay active. Add diabetes into the mix, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can become even more of a challenge. According to WebMD, one of the greatest risk factors for diabetes is age. In fact, a person’s risk of […]
Are diabetes and depression related?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), around 6 percent of Americans over 18 have been diagnosed with depression. Studies have shown that people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes have a greater risk than others for developing the condition. Doctors aren’t sure why diabetes and depression can sometimes go hand-in-hand. Some […]
Fact or Fad: What you need to know about a “clean”
Forget dieting and counting calories. A new kind of eating plan promises the same healthy-living, weight loss results, all without the struggle of traditional diet techniques. Throughout the past five years, the “clean eating” diet has generated buzz from celebrities, doctors, and nutritionists from around the world. The rules to eating clean are simple: Eat […]