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You might have heard about diabetes every so often. But, if you have Type 2 diabetes yourself, you might be wondering how you can stay fit while dealing with this disease. The good news is, exercising regularly can be beneficial for you, especially when it comes to managing your weight and blood sugar levels. In addition, exercise can help you reduce the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular diseases. And, when you’re consistent with your exercising regimen, you’ll soon see lasting results. So, what exercises are good for your diabetes?  There are so many to choose from, [...]

There’s a lot to think about as you start to plan a family. It’s not just baby names and parenting styles you need to consider, but also how you’ll afford everything your family needs. Raising a family is expensive and if you want to give your children — and yourself — the best future possible (and who doesn’t?), you need to get your finances in order as quickly as possible. Planning your family’s future can be pretty overwhelming. There are a lot of financial terms and topics you might not know much about, but nonetheless, you need to tackle them [...]

Photo by Anastase Maragos via Unsplash Exercise helps people with diabetes to control their blood sugar and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. This article discusses fitness ideas to build your stamina, improve your balance and lower your stress levels. Unfortunately, a lot of diabetics don’t exercise enough! The benefits of exercise are well documented but there are particular benefits to people with diabetes. These include: • Increasing insulin sensitivity Exercise helps to stabilize blood sugar levels by increasing insulin sensitivity. When you exercise, the body stores more sugar in the muscles and this triggers an immediate boost to insulin [...]

  When it comes to the lifelong security of your loved ones, even a slight compromise is not acceptable. A perfect life insurance policy plan is what one must look for.  Accomplishing a desirable coverage from these traditionally underwritten policies is a catch-22. Adding to the top of it if you suffer from diabetes your worry and trouble to find a decent coverage amount is understandable.  Luckily, life insurance companies have evolved over time, making life insurance coverage easier to find for a person with diabetes. A never-ending list of medical history requirements, vigorous testing and delays add fuel to [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought loneliness and isolation to people living with diabetes. As bad as loneliness and isolation are on their own, the conditions could also lead to drug and alcohol abuse because people might use substances to try to forget their pain. With the scientific understanding of diabetes and the emergence of COVID-19, we could explore how the pandemic (COVID-19) has impacted people living with diabetes to cope with loneliness and isolation through alcohol abuse. There isn't sufficient information to deliberately show whether individuals with diabetes are more likely to need the help of alcohol rehabilitation centers more [...]

Photo by David Travis on Unsplash In light of November representing Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness month, revisiting the best practices of eye health as a diabetic is a proactive step in investing in your long-term wellness. Your vision can be directly affected by diabetes, so staying educated on the warning signs and different options for caring for your eyes can help you better plan for the future. Learn more below about diabetic eye considerations and the ways to promote healthy eye habits in the long run.  Here at Diabetes Life Solutions, we love to share this article highlighting some tips [...]

Photo by Matt Chesin via Unsplash More people than ever before have diabetes, and the number of undiagnosed people is also rising. Type 2 diabetes is now considered one of the most common long-term health conditions, but help is available for people trying to manage their condition. There are various services and checks available to help you manage your diabetes. This article discusses the various steps diabetics should take to ensure they are in control of their condition. Many of the checks are vital if you’re going to reduce the risk of complications such as having problems with your feet [...]

 Photo by Dave Clubb via Unsplash Childbirth leaves your hormonal landscape in a state of virtual ruin. Oestrogen and progesterone levels sink dramatically, while prolactin levels rise. That can lead to low energy, high blood glucose and postpartum depression. After nine months of skyrocketing blood sugar, you're probably experiencing a few new symptoms. You might even be one of the many mothers who develop diabetes during pregnancy or lactation.  When you start breastfeeding, you have probably lost track of your baseline and how to balance it. As your body starts to shed the extra weight it shored up for the [...]