Posts Tagged ‘Medicare’
Living with diabetes affects more than blood sugar — it can impact sexual and reproductive health too.
- High blood sugars can lead to more yeast and bladder infections.
- Diabetes may lower sexual desire or enjoyment.
- If you’re planning a pregnancy, elevated blood sugars can increase risks for you and your baby — though many women with diabetes have healthy pregnancies with the right care.
All of this highlights why keeping blood sugars in a healthy range matters. Small steps add up, and your health is worth it.
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Learn More:
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/risk-factors/diabetes-and-women-1.html
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Nighttime lows (blood sugar <70) are serious and easy to miss. To help prevent them: don’t skip dinner, exercise earlier in the day, avoid alcohol before bed, watch for infections, and check with your provider about medication timing.
Possible signs: nightmares, night sweats, unusual breathing, trouble waking up, or morning headaches.
Stay aware and stay safe.
Watch this week’s video: https://youtube.com/shorts/IyhYcHcirlE?feature=share
Learn more:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/diabetes/hypoglycemia-nocturnal
https://www.eatingwell.com/sheet-pan-mojo-chicken-with-green-beans-potatoes-11742755
This week, learn about the Hemoglobin A1c test, how it tracks your blood sugar, and why it’s vital for managing diabetes. Plus, discover how diabetes impacts your kidneys, the warning signs of kidney issues, and tips to keep them healthy. Let’s navigate diabetes together!
Watch this week’s video: https://youtu.be/lgZ87oGYkAw
Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong autoimmune condition that affected 11.6% of Americans in 2021. But managing it is more than just monitoring blood sugar — it’s a daily practice in resilience, responsibility, and independence.
Today, we’re sharing Tori’s story to shed light on what it’s really like living with this diagnosis.
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