Diabetes

  • Living with Diabetes On-screen and Off

    By now, millions of Americans know Wilford Brimley from an acting career in movies and television that spans three decades. But many know him even better from another role — that of TV advertising spokesman for Liberty Medical Supply.

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  • Understanding Food Labels

    Selecting healthy, tasty foods is an important component of any diabetes care plan. Fortunately, current labeling laws simplify food choices by putting lots of information at your fingertips.

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  • Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs

    All foods affect your blood sugar levels, but some cause sharper spikes than others. By keeping an eye on the glycemic index levels of the foods you eat, you may be able to keep your glucose levels more stable.

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  • Be an Informed Caregiver

    Need more information about Medicare for a friend or family member you're caring for, or for yourself?  Medicare is the federal health insurance program for adults age 65 and older and for those people under 65 with certain disabilities.

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  • Phase ll: Strength training to build upper- and lower-body muscles

    Phase II comprises three separate series, with six exercises in each. You’ll need adjustable dumbbells, ankle weights and resistance tubing or bands.

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  • Italian Light

    Italian foods emphasize simplicity, freshness and flavor. Traditional Italian meals include several small courses rather than a huge portion of any single item.

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  • Sauté the Low-fat Way

    Fast, flavorful and healthy, sautéing is a basic cooking method used for locking in the moisture and fresh taste of food. Requiring nothing more than a nonstick pan, most foods can be prepared with little or no fat.

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  • Keep Love Alive

    Let's face it, living with diabetes can be a challenge. Depending on your individual medical condition and treatment program, diabetes can present a number of lifestyle changes. You may be taking one or more medications to help control your blood glucose levels, and checking those levels several times a day.

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  • I Decide to Take Care of My Eyes

    People who have diabetes are at higher risk of vision problems and blindness than people without the disease. Many eye diseases have no symptoms until it's too late. But with regular eye exams, you can catch problems in their early stages, when they're much more treatable.

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  • Flying Solo and Thriving

    Edith Rish has lived a full and busy life. With her late husband, Harold, she ran a family florist business in West Columbia, S.C., for many years.

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