Living Well - Diabetes

“Most parents feel anxious about sending a child to college,” says Amy Hess-Fischl, RD, CDE, coordinator of the In Transit Program for Adolescents, Teens and Young Adults at the University of Chicago Kovler Diabetes Center, “but when he or she has diabetes, they need to arrest the impulse to be the diabetes police.”
70% of overweight adults in the U.S. are males. Obesity is a serious problem that could lead to numerous health risks. We have narrowed down five key factors linked to obesity in men and what you can do to control your weight.
We've all heard the phrase: "Laughter is the best medicine." But did you know researchers have found that it may be true? Learn more about how laughter can have a positive effect on your health.
Not treating chronic inflammation could lead to many illnesses, including arthritis, diabetes and heart disease. But you can fight back. Learn about our 6 ways to fight inflammation.
Nearly 30% of women are walking around with some form of cardiovascular disease and don't know it. Learn why women have such a higher risk and what your heart may be telling you.
What you do everyday can have a profound effect on your health. Read about our top 5 tips that can help prevent a future health disaster.
It is up to you to maintain a happy and healthy quality of life while living with diabetes. Our 5 tips for managing your diabetes can help you improve your life today.
The key to successfully managing your diabetes is creating ways to monitor your condition. These 6 easy solutions will help you create an organized system for managing your diabetes.
Need to change your diet in order to take care of your diabetes but can't afford it? Here are some cost-conscious ways to eat healthy and manage your diabetes.
Worried you won't have the time to deal with your diabetes with your busy schedule? Diabetes is a full-time commitment no matter how hectic your life is. These tactics will help you manage your diabetes without missing a beat in your day.