Just about every relationship has it's ups and downs. Whether you are married or have a significant other, most people have disagreements from time to time. For many couples, it turns into an unpleasant period of time until you both can see eye to eye again. Maybe that was a bad day at work for you or you went down to Starbucks to pour your heart out with your friends.
But when one of you have Diabetes, the stress can have a significant impact on your health and well being. Your partner's consideration about your Diabetes can play a major role!
You have all heard the old adage "An Apple a Day keeps the Doctor away". Now, I like apples as much as the next person, and they are healthy. (Quite honestly, I have never actually seen a doctor while I was eating an apple, so I guess it does work!)
However, a new study suggests that "Eating a Yogurt each Day helps keep Diabetes Away!" Now that seems like a pretty good thing too!
Happy New Year. Check it out below!
According to Forbes.com only 8% of people that make New Year's Resolutions actually achieve them! However, the idea to resolve to make your life better is generally a good idea at any time of the year.
Any way to help reduce the stress of dealing with Diabetes is worth pursuing. Here are 8 Tips that can help.
Psst. - Just don't call them Resolutions - you want to actually do these!
Depending on where you live, the Winter can prove to be especially difficult for people with Diabetes. Dry skin can put you at risk. If you need to go out to exercise, work, play or otherwise deal with Winter's challenging weather, follow these good tips. And don't let the Snowman Slap You!
Well, that probably depends more on the dogs that you lay down with! The point here is that some old sayings, such as "If you lay down with dogs, you get up with fleas" or "You are the company that you keep" may at least be partially true. With a new year about to begin and folks everywhere looking to make positive resolutions to improve their lives, it is a great time to review this topic. For people living with Diabetes or those with Prediabetes, a move to a healthier lifestyle can only help.
But what if your friends ....
Ok - Now you can't just load up on Chocolate because it tastes really good and expect to get healthy. However, there are a number of health benefits to eating some chocolate and the right types as well. Take your sweet tooth and your meal plan and see how to make this work!
Who knew that eating right would be so complicated? The right amount of this and not too much of that can help people with Diabetes to live healthier. Knowing the right foods to eat, cooked the right way and consumed by the right portion size is where the real work is. Here's a few tips to make it easier!
