Can Type 2 diabetes lead to heart disease?

Diabetes and heart disease have a direct connection, with the diabetic up to four times more likely to die from heart attack. The good news? It’s manageable, even preventable. The impact of diabetes Many older adults struggle with diabetes, or linger at the tipping point between abnormally high blood sugar and a formal diagnosis. But […]

3 sneaky diabetes warning signs that Arizona residents assume are dehydration

Older adults with diabetes are: 2X MORE LIKELY to visit an emergency room 2X MORE LIKELY to develop dementia 2X MORE LIKELY to die from heart disease or stroke Type two diabetes warning signs are sneaky things, wreaking havoc in our bodies long before it’s detected. For the undiagnosed, the statistics are disturbing. Out of […]

The new Medicare benefit every prediabetic should be aware of

… and why it signifies a sweeping change in health care There’s a welcome surprise coming on April 1st for those diagnosed as prediabetic in the West Phoenix metro area… and it signifies a fundamental change in how insurance providers view health care benefits. Medicare is introducing a new benefit that pays for the Medicare […]

Does diabetes increase my risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

Diabetes. It’s a disease marked by the body’s inability to regulate blood sugar and complications that can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and feet. Even though it affects one in 10 people in the United States, many are not aware that numerous studies have suggested a link between Type 2 diabetes and a greater […]

Take Control of Diabetes & Pre-Diabetes

Older adults with diabetes are: 2X MORE LIKELY to visit an emergency room for low blood sugar 2X MORE LIKELY to develop dementia 2X MORE LIKELY to die from heart disease or stroke In addition: 1 in 4 people over the age of 65 has diabetes, and one-third of Americans with diabetes don’t know they […]

Just Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes? Here’s How to Keep it Under Control.

It is possible to live well with diabetes. I love the adage “knowledge is power” because I’ve seen it proven many times. When individuals learn about diabetes and how to manage it, they are more likely to put that knowledge into “healthy” action. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, or when it’s unable to properly use the insulin produced. Unfortunately, type […]

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