Preventing and Treating Diabetes
Diabetes is a hot issue in healthcare today. Treating diabetes is incredibly expensive—according to the American Medical Association, one of every three Medicare dollars is spent treating it. Since...
View ArticleAlternatives to Candy for the Diabetic Senior in Your Life
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), every five minutes, fourteen people are newly diagnosed with diabetes, and two people die from causes related to the disease. If you care for a...
View ArticleOrthopedic Shoes and Their Benefits/Detriments
Orthopedic shoes serve to help with a wide array of issues the older person faces. They are generally covered by insurance companies as they reduce the risk of many complications that may arise during...
View Article6 Signs Your Senior Should Be Tested for Diabetes
Diabetes is, unfortunately, common in the United States. The disease originates when an organ in the body called the pancreas is unable to properly produce insulin, which helps the body regulate and...
View ArticlePrediabetes, Diabetes, and Wine Drinking
A recent study on adults and their risk of developing prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes in conjunction with alcohol consumption showed that low or medium consumption of alcohol (beer, wine, and spirits)...
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