Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States.  One in 11 people have diabetes today and over 86 million people are at risk for developing diabetes.  Yes, you read that right.   Do you want to know what the scary part is about that statistic?  Diabetes is 100% manageable.   November is…

Diabetes is a life altering disease that affects nearly 30 million adults and children nationwide and costs the United States approximately 245 billion dollars in diagnosed cases.  In an initiative to raise awareness of this ever growing disease, the American Diabetes Association has created American Diabetes Month, which takes place each November and is a…

Poorly controlled blood glucose levels High blood pressure High cholesterol levels Cigarette smoking To decrease your risk for diabetes complications: Lose weight if you are overweight Be physically active Do not smoke Take medications as prescribed Eat according to the meal plan your registered dietitian has developed. A diabetes meal plan consists of a list…