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Posted on October 26, 2011 by Lu Young RN
School lunches used to be nutrition minefield, high in fat, sugar, and salt. But school lunch changes with type 2 diabetes management in mind are coming. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has mandated the following changes: •Decrease the amount of starchy vegetables, such as potatoes, corn and green peas, to one cup a week. •Reduce [...]
Posted on October 21, 2011 by Lu Young RN
Type 2 diabetes management and dancing an activity that can be very enjoyable. Dancing can help you lose weight and feel better. The music just seems to move you. If your doctor hasn’t restricted your activity in any way, you’re ready to rock. If you haven’t been active or seen the doctor in a while, [...]
Posted on October 20, 2011 by Lu Young RN
When we think of Halloween it seems like all we focus on is candy, candy, candy, and more candy. Sure, that is the main focus. It can be a disaster for diabetic children. Try these type 2 diabetes management tips for Halloween and keep healthy. Inez Lane remembers her daughter Jordan’s Halloween just weeks after [...]
Posted on October 18, 2011 by Lu Young RN
How can you handle Halloween with type 2 diabetes management and children? Sugary treats abound. The theme of the holiday seems to center of getting dressed up and obtaining as much candy as you can from the many sources available. Ghosts, ghouls and goblins are suiting up for the yearly pilgrimage through neighborhoods shouting “Trick [...]
Posted on October 17, 2011 by Lu Young RN
Halloween is right around the corner and it seems like it is the season to eat candy. Candy can play havoc with blood sugar so follow these type 2 diabetes management tips for Halloween kids and stay healthy. You’ll find it at every doorstep on Halloween by the bucketful, which can lead to bad habits. [...]
Posted on September 12, 2011 by Lu Young RN
A study based on YMCA research has shown that type 2 diabetes management with Medicare and exercise can both save money and make more healthy. Exercise has been proven to decrease insulin resistance, lower blood pressure, decrease stress levels, and provide better more restful sleep levels. While you should start an exercise program, never do [...]
Posted on June 30, 2011 by Lu Young RN
Historically children formerly only had type 1 diabetes, but recently there is an increase in type 2 diabetes. A child with symptoms such as increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue or frequent fungal diseases may have diabetes. Such symptoms can appear in cases of type 2 diabetes, which used to be confined almost [...]