The diabetes education algorithm provides an evidence-based visual depiction of when to identify and refer individuals with type 2 diabetes to DSME/S (Figs. 1 and 2) (figures are also available as ...

With the discovery of insulin at the University of Toronto in the early 1920’s, followed by the establishment of commercial production, diabetes was no longer a death sentence. Insulin was not a cure, ...

The McLennan County Extension Office along with Mclennan Community College Continuing Education are hosting a “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” program. This program is a 5-week series that explores ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, your doctor may have mentioned that you’re at a higher risk for heart disease. If that idea sounds overwhelming, keep this in mind: Research shows ...

Diabetes can affect many parts of your body, including heart, kidneys, eyes, feet, and legs. Various complications are possible the longer you live with the condition and if you have high blood ...

Please join us for this important educational series to help improve your blood sugar levels (A1c) through nutrition and ...

Timing is everything, right? Diabetes educators explain when they eat their first meal to manage their blood sugars.

With that in mind, there are a couple of things you need to know about how and when to weigh yourself to get consistent ...

High A1C levels are a risk factor for diabetes and other complications. However, ideal and dangerous A1C levels can vary slightly between each individual. Lifestyle changes can help manage A1C levels.

Weigh yourself once a week at the same time of day. Store and use your weight scale on a solid, flat surface. Stand barefoot ...

Despite high use of continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump therapy, fear of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) remains a ...

Embecta Corp. focuses on diabetes products and recently received FDA approval for a new patch pump. Read why I'm neutral on ...