by bens nqc | Jan 8, 2018 | Behavior and Lifestyle
Is getting a pedicure bad for diabetics? Pampering, after a long week of job-related stress and health-related worries, is a perfect way to start the weekend. The only worry you can think of, though, is the fact that you’re diabetic and pampering, while something you...
by bens nqc | Oct 13, 2017 | Behavior and Lifestyle, Nutrition and Fitness
Missed this year’s Oktoberfest in Munich? Not to worry, here are other countries where you can enjoy everything German, especially BEER. Moderation is Still Essential As always, moderation is still important when it comes to alcohol. More so if you’re...
by bens nqc | May 12, 2017 | Behavior and Lifestyle, Diabetes, Diabetes Management
Going on vacation often means taking part of a number of activities, may they be walking, swimming, hiking, sightseeing, or dancing. Even if you plan on staying in, just travelling to your destination is going to keep you on your feet for a while. This can be...
by bens nqc | Apr 7, 2017 | Behavior and Lifestyle
There is a good reason why those with prediabetes are advised to quit smoking: smoking doubles your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. If you are already a smoker before your diagnosis, a study even found that smoking likely induced your prediabetes, as...
by bens nqc | Apr 5, 2017 | Behavior and Lifestyle, Diet, Exercise, Nutrition and Fitness
Any kind of change, especially when you need to overhaul something you’ve been doing your entire life, is hard. Lifestyle changes following your prediabetes diagnosis are not immune to this difficulty. Suddenly, there are food and drinks you can’t have. You need to be...
by bens nqc | Mar 27, 2017 | Behavior and Lifestyle
A friend, your husband, your wife, or your parents have been recently diagnosed of prediabetes. During the days following the diagnosis, you notice them acting differently from how they usually are. They become withdrawn. They get irritated easily. They blow up with...
