What is Diabetes?
Sugar & Insulin The food we eat is digested and turned into sugar/glucose, that we use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that is near...
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CHEMED Diabetes Care Management
Feb 8, 20221 min
How High Sugar Causes Damage
Sugar can be thought of as a crystal. When there is too much sugar/glucose in the blood, it ends up floating in the veins, scratching at...
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CHEMED Diabetes Care Management
Feb 8, 20221 min
Blood Sugar Level Overview
Blood sugar levels vary throughout the day. There are many factors that impact the blood sugar level. Blood Sugar Goals Keeping a log...
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CHEMED Diabetes Care Management
Feb 8, 20221 min
Diabetes & the Kidneys
Diabetes can cause chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease may lead to end stage renal failure. Kidneys act as filters. Blood goes...
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CHEMED Diabetes Care Management
Feb 8, 20221 min
Eating Healthy Meals
Eating healthy while living with Diabetes does not mean starving or avoiding carbohydrates (breads) entirely. Ultimately, you are in...
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Feb 4, 20222 min
Why Should I Limit Salt?
You may have been told by your health care professional to reduce the sodium, or salt, in your diet. Most people eat too much sodium,...
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Mirel Swiatycki
Dec 7, 20211 min
Tips for Using the DASH Diet While Dining Out
A key feature of the DASH diet is cutting back on salt. Because salt often enhances flavor, it typically gets heavy use in restaurant...
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Mirel Swiatycki
Dec 7, 20211 min
ACT FAST- Stroke identification
Knowing the warning signs of stroke is the first step to being prepared to ACT FAST in case you or someone close to you is noted to have...
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Mirel Swiatycki
Dec 7, 20211 min
DASH Diet
Overview DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet is a healthy-eating plan designed to help treat or...
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Mirel Swiatycki
Dec 7, 20211 min
How to Spot Heart Attack Symptoms
Chest Discomfort: Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that last more than a few minutes or that goes away...
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Mirel Swiatycki
Nov 11, 20211 min
What is Hypertension?
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high...
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Mirel Swiatycki
Nov 11, 20211 min
Keys to Measuring your Blood Pressure at Home
Empty your bladder before starting Make sure your legs are flat on the ground and Supported Keep legs uncrossed. Rest quietly for 5...
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Mirel Swiatycki
Nov 11, 20211 min
Lifestyle Changes for Heart Attack Prevention
Lifestyle Changes for Heart Attack Prevention The American Heart Association explains that heart disease is the number 1 cause of death...
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