For those living with diabetes, regardless of the cause, the condition affects both their daily life and work. In addition to managing their own health, people with diabetes need extra care from family members, colleagues, and friends. After diagnosis, they often face pressure alone in terms of finance, physical health, and mental well-being. Since diabetes […]
Newly Diagnosed Diabetics Can Use Phone Reminders to Manage Blood Sugar
Blood glucose management for diabetes includes blood glucose monitoring and blood glucose data management, among other aspects. People with diabetes need to monitor their blood sugar at different times: fasting, pre-meal, post-meal, and nighttime blood glucose levels. The frequency and timing of monitoring vary depending on the type of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 […]
Why Do Doctors Tell People with Diabetes to Lose Weight Even If They Don’t Look Overweight?
Have you ever wondered: why do doctors advise people with diabetes to lose weight even when they are not obviously overweight? The answer may lie in body fat percentage. Body fat percentage (BFP), also known as body fat ratio, refers to the proportion of body fat (including essential fat and storage fat) to total body […]
Motivation Is the Key to Weight Loss
As we all know, people who are obese face a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. At present, BMI is commonly used to determine whether a person is overweight or obese. BMI stands for Body Mass Index, which is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters. To a […]
How to View Diabetic Complications Rationally?
People with diabetes may develop complications. When we talk about diabetic complications, we often think of diabetic foot, diabetic cardiovascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, diabetic autonomic neuropathy, and so on. We all know that diabetic complications can be serious, so how should we view them rationally? First, it is important to clarify that […]
For many people with diabetes, the first step to exercise is to truly get moving
For many people with diabetes who have not yet developed an exercise routine, maintaining moderate physical activity is essential. Of course, this is common knowledge. However, there is often a big gap between knowing something and putting it into practice. In other words, understanding and acting are two different things. Still, it is worth praising […]
Fitness Trainers: Helping People with Diabetes Exercise More Scientifically
It has become a common understanding that people with diabetes should engage in appropriate physical activity. However, exercise for individuals with diabetes has unique considerations. In addition to focusing on the workout itself, they must also ensure that exercise is safely compatible with their condition and does not negatively affect blood glucose and other health […]
Volunteers Can Also Become an Important Force in Diabetes Education
Diabetes education is urgently needed. As mentioned in previous articles, professional diabetes educators may be better qualified to deliver diabetes education. However, in countries and regions lacking professional diabetes educators, volunteers can also become an important force in this field. Volunteers are usually enthusiastic about public welfare and passionate about contributing to society by applying […]
Diabetes Research: Broadening Perspectives and Bringing New Hope
Today, research on diabetes is being widely conducted, with a steady stream of findings emerging. Notably, diabetes, as a broad category, encompasses many specialized subfields. It has become clear that diabetes is not merely a single disease; more importantly, it is highly interdisciplinary. This is reflected not only in diabetes health management but also in […]
Diabetes Communities: Greater Understanding and Support for People Living with Diabetes
The term diabetes online community refers to virtual online platforms specially created for people living with diabetes. Diabetes social groups, by contrast, mean community groups built through convenient communication tools. Both diabetes online communities and social groups serve as ways for people with diabetes to interact and connect with peers, and provide a unique space […]