All Entries For diabetes
Fighting Diabetes with Fitness: 5 Members' Stories
Diabetes doesn't have to be a life sentence. With a nutritious diet, regular exercise and motivational tools here at SparkPeople, these five members have reclaimed their health.
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8 Health Benefits of Coffee
Coffee contains many compounds known to reduce the risk for health problems and improve bodily functions. Check out the top health benefits of consuming coffee.
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Find the Blood Glucose Meter That's Right for You
To avoid becoming overwhelmed with all the different glucose meters out there, it might help to start with this simple criteria.
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3 Money-Saving Tips for People with Diabetes
If you're living with diabetes, you know that out-of-pocket expenses can add up fast. Here's how to keep costs down while managing your diabetes as effectively as possible.
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Be Aware of Your Diabetes Risk
Since November is Diabetes Awareness Month, we wanted to remind you about all the tools and content you can find on SparkPeople to help you successfully manage your diabetes.
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Try This 42-Calorie Spaghetti Swap
You might have heard of spaghetti squash, but do you know what to do with it? Learn 3 ways to prep it, plus 8 ways to eat it!
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What You Need to Know about Nectresse, the Zero-Calorie Sweetener
Dietitian Becky shares the scoop on the zero-calorie sweetener, Nectresse. Is it natural? And what's a monkfruit?
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The Truth about Carbs
Gone are the days of carbohydrates being the evil enemy of weight loss. But before you return to pile on the pancakes, it's important to separate the truth from the lies!
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Diabetes-Friendly Dinners
Diabetes can make mealtime more challenging, so we rounded up a week's worth of healthy, simple recipes that are suitable for those who have to watch their carbs!
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The Scoop on Lower-Carb 'Milk Drinks'
Dairy beverages and snacks provide additional alternative to familiar non-dairy options while also providing some of the dairy benefits. Are they right for you?
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Is Everyone Being Too Hard on Paula Deen?
More than 8 percent of people in the U.S. have diabetes, including Paula Deen, so why so much outrage about her recent announcement? We think people should cut her some slack.
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Reduce Your Stroke Risk – Eat More Fish
Learn seven key ways to reduce your risk of a stroke as well as the signs of a stroke so you can act FAST if you or a loved one experiences symptoms.
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The Skin Condition That's a Dark Sign of What's to Come
As you gain weight, your body can change drastically, including a darkening of skin around the neck. Learn about acanthosis nigricans, why it occurs, and whether it's reversible.
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Diabetes Killed My Grandfather
It's time we put a real face with diabetes. I hope this story will move you to help yourself--and your loved ones.
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Tips for a Healthy Summer with Diabetes
Summer fun playing in the hot sun at the beach or park and traveling can make it hard to manage diabetes. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your fun in the sun.
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