Monday, August 29, 2016

How to Hit the Beach Safely with Diabetes

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How to Hit the Beach Safely with Diabetes
By Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE

Planning a beach weekend to ring in Labor Day? If you have diabetes you may need to do some extra planning to keep yourself safe. Learn how to protect your diabetes supplies, what food you should pack, how to stay hydrated and how to keep your feet healthy and beautiful. Just because you have diabetes doesn't mean you have to miss out on the fun. 

How to Pack the Perfect Sandwich for the Beach 

One of the most convenient foods for the beach is a sandwich. Its portable, easy to keep cool and easy to eat. If you have diabetes, you may have heard that bread is the enemy and sandwiches are forbidden. This is not true. While bread...

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How to Protect Your Insulin and Test Strips from the Heat 

There are many variables that can affect your diabetes and temperature is one of them. Extreme heat or cold can affect the efficacy of your test strips and insulin if they are not stored properly. During the summer months this can be tricky...

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How to Keep Your Feet Healthy and Pretty for Summer 

Summer weather means bare feet and flip flops, right?  If you are someone with Type 2 diabetes, this can be dangerous, especially if you have peripheral neuropathy, diminished sensation, chronically high blood sugars or peripheral arterial disease. People with diabetes should never walk around barefoot...

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Drink This Not That 
Adequate hydration is important for health. The total amount of water you need is dependent on several factors, such as climate and exercise. Having diabetes may also increase the amount of water you need to stay hydrated...
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