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Healthy Living Tips for Diabetics and Their Caregivers
The complications from diabetes increase as we age, requiring a high level of diligence to manage this disease. Fortunately, it's never too late to learn how to incorporate healthy lifestyle habits. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, …
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Diabetes 101: Symptoms and Treatment
Diabetes is a growing problem in America. Get educated at St. Petersburg General. Diabetes is a disease that affects nearly 26 million Americans. November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes can be one of three types. Type 1 diabetes is diagnosed …
Categories: About Diabetes
Tags: age, American Diabetes Month, diabetes, diet, exercise, FL, gestational, glucose, insulin, November, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, sugar, symptoms, treatment, type 1, type 2, weight
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Wound Care When You Have Diabetes
If you live with diabetes, you know how serious a wound can be. While a stubbed toe might not be a big deal to most people, for you it's an issue to watch. Here's why: Many people who have diabetes …
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Top Tips for Managing Your Diabetes
Living with diabetes can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. When you understand your diabetes and treat your body right, you can live life to its fullest. Knowledge can give you power over your diabetes. Diabetes is a …
Categories: About Diabetes
Tags: blood sugar, diabetes, diabetic, diet, exercise, FL, gestational, glucose, insulin, medication, monitor, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, type 1, type 2
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Wound Care for Those with Diabetes
Living with diabetes is a daily balancing act. If you have diabetes and get injured, you need to know how to protect yourself from further danger. Diabetes can lead to itchy dry skin. Compromised skin can crack easily, allowing germs and …
Categories: About Diabetes
Tags: amputation, diabetes, FL, infection, injury, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, wound care
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