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Expert Advice - Diabetes Q & A
Diabetes and Cold Medications
Diabetes HealthQ. What medicines can I take for the common cold?
A. Many over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for the common cold are perfectly safe to take if you have diabetes, but there are a few to avoid....
Sexual Health in Men
Diabetes LifestyleQ. Can Diabetes affect my sex drive?
A. Yes, there are several ways in which Diabetes can affect a man's sex life. Men with Type 2 Diabetes are twice as likely as men without diabetes...
Double Diabetes
Diabetes HealthQ. Can someone with Type 1 diabetes also get Type 2 diabetes?
A. As a matter of fact, yes. This troubling diagnosis is often referred to as...
Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes LifestyleQ. I have Type 1 Diabetes and will be vacationing in France for the holidays. Can I take my supplies, such as insulin and syringes, on the plane?
A. Yes, you can take your Diabetes supplies through security, including syringes if you have insulin with you, but they must all have prescription...
Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Diabetes LifestyleQ. How can I prevent diabetic foot ulcers from developing?
A: Foot sores and ulcers are a common complication of Diabetes. That's because diabetics are especially prone to decreased sensation in the feet...
Cardio versus Strength Training
Diabetes FitnessQ. Which type of exercise is better for me
A. Both aerobics, or cardiovascular exercise, and strength training with weights or resistance are excellent forms of exercise, and you should...
Reading Nutrition Labels
Diabetes NutritionQ. How do I read nutrition labels on food products?
A. Nutrition labels contain information about calories, fats, sodium, sugar, fiber and carbohydrates. The most important information on a food...
Low-Carb Diet and Ketones
Diabetes LifestyleQ. I have Type 1 diabetes and I
Ketones are end-products of fat metabolism in the body. That is, they are formed when fat is burned for energy by the muscles. To burn it...
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