Seniors and caregivers, learn how to manage diabetes with these articles.

Diabetes Management

Diabetes and Travel - While traveling with Diabetes presents some challenges, that does not mean you have to stay home. Everyday people with Diabetes travel around the world, and with a little planning, you can too!

Blood Glucose Control - You have just left the doctor's office having found out that it is official-you are a diabetic. Your doctor has handed you a stack of reading but it still seems incomprehensible. You have heard the terms before-controlling blood sugar, type 1, type 2, insulin, blood glucose control-but now that it is personal, those terms have a totally different meaning for you. Maybe you feel that life will never be the same, or wonder how you will ever keep up with the do's and don'ts of diabetes management. To have a better understanding and begin controlling your diabetes here are a few tips to get you started.

It Is up to You to Prevent Diabetes Complications - You might have heard it said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." And, should you ask the medical professionals, they would be quick to agree that maintaining a healthy diet can be a key factor in Type 2 Diabetes prevention. A second ingredient in Diabetes prevention is frequent physical activity--whether it is a standard 30 minute exercise routine each day or 3 segments of 10 minutes of physical activity. "What kinds of physical activity?" you ask-from cleaning house to cutting grass with a push mower, weeding the garden or walking to the store around the corner. It doesn't really matter what you do, just do something. As the old song says, "Let's get physical!"

Strip Tips for The Right Way to Use Blood Sugar Test Strips - Blood sugar readings help you manage your diabetes day-by-day. This do-it-yourself test uses a blood sugar monitor and blood sugar test strip to keep tabs on how well food, medicine and exercise are working to keep your blood sugar at healthy levels.

Diabetic Neuropathy Management - Neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes - and one with serious implications to your health if not managed properly.

Pocket Reference Journals - Many people have found that a pocket reference journal is a great tool for managing their diabetes. By keeping good records of your insulin use, diet, exercise and other events, you and your healthcare provider can make more-informed decisions about managing your blood glucose levels. (Always bring your records from the last 90 days when you visit your doctor.)

Diabetes Blood Testing - The evidence is solid: Good blood glucose control prevents or delays problems from diabetes - such as eye, heart and kidney disease - while helping you feel better and enjoy more energy!

American Diabetes Association Lends a Helping Hand - The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.

Diabetes Care - People with diabetes have a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, the hormone used to convert sugar, starches and other foods into energy.

5 Steps To Getting Accurate Results From Your Diabetes Meter - If you have diabetes, you know that using a diabetes meter to regularly check your blood sugar is key to keeping healthy and avoiding complications. But just as important as testing regularly is making sure you get accurate results.

Diabetes Test Tips and Tricks - Make smart choices about managing your diabetes. Decide when and how much medicine to take, when to exercise and when to partake of snacks.

Traveling with Diabetes Testing Supplies - Having diabetes doesn't mean you cannot travel and enjoy life to the fullest. It just means that you'll have to plan ahead.

Diabetes Management for Special Occasions - By following some simple diabetes management tips, learn how to participate in special occasions centered around food.