Diabetes

  • To Your Health

    Whether or not you have diabetes, you need vitamins and minerals for good health. They complement other nutrients to produce energy, build bones, create new tissue and even assist thinking.

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  • I Decide to Take My Medication

    Diet, exercise and medication are the three keys to diabetes control. Taking medication would seem to be the easiest of the three, but studies show that about half of people with chronic medical conditions don't take their medicines as prescribed.

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  • Tea Time

    After water, tea is the world's most popular beverage, and one of the healthiest. Steeped in history and romance, tea has been around for more than 4,000 years.

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  • 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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  • The Cancer Connection

    It's well known that people with diabetes are at greater risk of other diseases, including cardiovascular disease. But what about cancer?

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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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