Your Diabetes Prescription is Individualized

Diabetes affects people of all different shapes, sizes and walks of life. Finding a treatment plan that works for you may take some time, effort and perhaps even a little bit of trial and error. But, one thing is for sure - there is a prescription for everyone. 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Your Diabetes Prescription is Individualized Diabetes affects people of all different shapes, sizes and walks of life. Finding a treatment plan that works for you may take some time, effort and perhaps even a little bit of trial and error. But, one thing is for sure - there is a prescription for everyone.  Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE Type 2 Diabetes Expert Factors That Influence Your Diabetes Treatment Plan When it comes to managing diabetes, there is no one size fits all. Although there are standards of medical care, certain factors help to influence how your diabetes will be managed. All people with diabetes should aim to maintain a healthy weight, exercise and eat a balanced diet. How you achieve this will vary... READ NOW All About Oral Medication It's important to know what medications you are taking for diabetes. You should know what they do, when to take them and why you are taking them. Increasing your awareness can help you to better manage your diabetes... READ NOW Components to Managing Your Diabetes If you've recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, odds are you are feeling quite overwhelmed. But it is okay. The good news is that, while diabetes is a disease that needs to be managed on a daily basis, you can live a normal, healthy life with diabetes. The key components to success are motivation, support, planning and lifestyle changes... READ NOW Carbohydrate Counting - Should You Do It? Carbohydrates are found in a variety of foods - starches (bread, cereal, pasta), fruit, milk, yogurt, legumes (beans), starchy vegetables (peas, corn, potatoes) and sugary foods. Carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy. When ingested, carbohydrates get metabolized and turn into glucose (sugar) within about 90 minutes of ingestion. Carbohydrates are a very important nutrient to monitor when you have diabetes... READ NOW Featured Articles • Why People May Be Afraid of Stairs or Slopes • How Far Can a Healthy Person Walk with no Training? • Get Your Healthy Foods In Even While on a Road Trip • 6 Must-Have Fridge Staples for Dieters • Five Reasons to Drink Coffee for a Fit Body • The 5 Fittest Cities in the United States • Do You Understand Your Autistic Child's Feelings? The Answer May Surprise You! • Connie Francis - Singer / Actress Advertisement About Type 2 Diabetes  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.