Comprehensive Diabetes Information and Lifestyle Guide
For some reason, an upside down cake does not get a lot of attention. People just don’t seem to make it. Too bad. This cake recipe for diabetics is simply amazing. We hope you agree. The nutritional content above is approximate and per serving. The figures have been rounded to the nearest whole number … Read more
We have taken an old faithful and added a twist, apples! But be careful with this one. Apples have a lot of calories and sugar, so we had to decrease the serving size and it still packs a caloric, carb and sugar punch! The nutritional content above is approximate, per serving. Figures have been … Read more
WARNING! Do we really need to give a warning about smoking and diabetes? Well, we will. The following may be GOOD for your health. Nonetheless, maybe you are just a little bit curious about some gruesome and disturbing statistics. Isn’t everyone? And, hopefully, you are a little curious about how to quit smoking, if you … Read more
Looking for a comparison of blood glucose meters? Wondering what the best blood glucose meter is? Where can you find top meter reviews? Look no further. This page list all of the best glucose meters and their key attributes and features in an easy to read table format. If you would prefer to read individual … Read more
UPDATE 2011: The ADA and the USDA have abandoned the pyramid method of dieting. Please see the Plate Method for the latest recommended eating routine. I have left this article on the site for the time being for those of you who want to see how things used to be. The latest diabetes food … Read more
Diabetic Dermopathy is widely considered the most common skin condition affecting people with diabetes. In fact, estimates suggest that as many as 50 percent of all diabetics have or have had the condition. The dermopathy is also referred to as skin spots or pigmented pretibial patches. Causes I am sure you will not be surprised … Read more
The Diabetic Test Strips market is over $8 Billion dollars!! Incredibly, the same box of diabetes test strips can sell for almost 50% off (or more) the price you pay in the store, if you know where to look. Originally, this page had dozens of links to various websites with the best deals around. We … Read more
Figuring out what the International Diabetes Center (IDC) is can be a little confusing. This can be especially the case depending upon which country you reside. There are at least three different organizations that currently, or did hold themselves out as the “IDC.” Let’s take a look and see if we can clear up the … Read more
This site delves into a lot of detail about the different types of diabetes. However, this is the only place where they are all listed together. Take a look at the brief overview of each and click on the links to learn more about any particular type. Type 1 Diabetes. This type traditionally struck children … Read more
What is gestational diabetes? It is a type of diabetes that can occur only in pregnant women. The condition only occurs in women who have never previously had a diabetes diagnosis. There are approximately 135,000 cases in the United States each year, or roughly 4% of all pregnancies (some estimates, however, suggest the occurrence is … Read more