Lifestyle Changes when Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
Yazan: YvonneAJones | 12 December 2011 | No Comments
Categories: Diabetes 2
Invariably when someone is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes their reaction ranges from shock to disbelief. Shock (“There is no way I could be diagnosed with diabetes! Neither of my parents had diabetes.!”); denial (I don’t believe it! I need to get a second opinion.”). While each person may react differently, there are changes that [...]
Type 2 Diabetes – 7 Foot Care Tips for Diabetics
Yazan: YvonneAJones | 02 November 2011 | No Comments
Categories: Complications, Diabetes 2
Here are 7 foot care tips in the management of type 2 diabetes. These are essential in order to avoid further complications which can lead to loss of limb.
3 Quick and Simple Tips to Reduce Stress – Air Travel with Diabetes 2
Yazan: YvonneAJones | 22 July 2011 | 33 Comments
Categories: Travel and Vacation
For many persons with Type 2 diabetes, air travel can be stressful because there are many things to keep in mind. Here are three recommendations that can help to reduce stress for air travel in both the planning stage and the actual trip. 1. Visit your health care provider prior to going on your trip [...]
Control Type 2 Diabetes with Exercise and Diet
Yazan: YvonneAJones | 09 February 2011 | 16 Comments
Categories: Diabetes 2, Uncategorized
When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, it can be devastating news. Everyone’s reaction is different, but the common initial reaction always seems to be shock and the actions taken by each person can go from one end of the spectrum to another. One of my peers was diagnosed with diabetes 2 and she went into [...]
Myths About Diabetes – Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Complications
Yazan: YvonneAJones | 07 January 2011 | 40 Comments
Categories: Complications, Diabetes 2
There are myths and ‘old wives tales’ associated with just about any illness or disease. Admittedly, many of these ‘old wives tales’ have some validity because they were based on home remedies that often proved effective when medical treatment was not available. Diabetes is no exception. Myths about diabetes prevail and knowing the facts can [...]
