About Type 2 Diabetes: Discover the Secrets to Avoiding Diabetes Complications

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Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE, your Guide to Type 2 Diabetes If you have Type 2 diabetes, you may fear the risk of developing complications. The good news is that you can live with diabetes for many years without facing complications such as diabetes related eye and kidney disease. Good blood sugar control, a healthy diet, exercise and keeping up with your specialist appointments are the key ingredients you need to live a healthy life. It's not always easy, but I encourage you to empower yourself and take control - you can do it!   How to Take Care of Your Feet with Type 2 Diabetes My mentor would always say, "you can tell a great deal about someone's health by looking at their feet." It didn't take me long in the field of diabetes to... Read more Search Related Topics:  foot care  diabetic neuropathy  daily life with diabetes Importance of Eye Exams If you have diabetes, you should get your eyes examined at least once every two years if you have no evidence of retinopathy and once per year if you have existing eye issues. Damage to the eye can begin before diabetes is diagnosed, therefore being proactive is very important for preventing complications. ... Read more Search Related Topics:  diabetic retinopathy  eye health  complications of diabetes 10 Essential for Cooking Healthy with Type 2 Diabetes You don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen to make a healthy meal. Healthy meals can be made in thirty minutes or less if you have what you need at home.... Read more Search Related Topics:  healthy diet  diabetes nutrition  low sodium diet Quick Tips for Weight Loss to Improve Your Diabetes The American Diabetes Association recommends that people with Type 2 diabetes who are overweight aim to lose a minimum of about 7% of their body weight. Weight loss improves insulin sensitivity.... Read more Search Related Topics:  carbohydrate counting  carbohydrates  diabetes nutrition Related Searches Diabetes Breakfast Type 2 Diabetes Sugar and Diabetes Do I Have Diabetes Diabetes Meal Featured Articles Every Resource You Need to Eat Healthy with Diabetes If I Have Type 2 Diabetes Can I Eat Fruit? How to Be a Proactive Patient Control Your Blood Pressure with This Diet What Should You Do if You Have Been Diagnosed with Prediabetes? Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE Type 2 Diabetes Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Should You Eat for Lunch? Hyperglycemia All About Snacking with Type 2 Diabetes If I Have Type 2 Diabetes Can I Eat Fruit? Every Resource You Need to Eat Healthy with Diabetes   Follow me on: Advertisement