http://resources.purematters.com/feeds/diabetes.rss Diabetes is becoming an epidemic in America because of growing obesity rates. From advice about how to manage the illness every day to quizzes about each different type, you can find what you need in this diabetes center. http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/cinnamon-a-spicy-way-to-control-blood-sugar When we think of cinnamon, we may think of apple pie and sticky buns, but cinnamon is more than an aromatic spice: it is also a strong medicinal herb used for thousands of years for a variety of ailments. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:00:50 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/cinnamon-a-spicy-way-to-control-blood-sugar 2012-10-16T16:00:50Z http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/a-life-saving-lesson-that-took-decades-to-learn Doctors diagnosed Ronda Keys with type 2 diabetes when she was 19 years old and a student at the University of Maryland. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:20:50 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/a-life-saving-lesson-that-took-decades-to-learn 2012-01-03T14:20:50Z http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/helping-your-adult-family-member-with-diabetes-management Meal planning and blood sugar monitoring. Medicines and multiple injections. The day-in and day-out requirements of diabetes management can overwhelm those with this chronic disease. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:39:40 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/helping-your-adult-family-member-with-diabetes-management 2011-10-07T19:39:40Z http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/caring-for-a-child-with-type-1-diabetes If your child suddenly develops a fever and grows weak, tired and nauseated, the youngster probably has the flu or some other virus. But the symptoms could also be warning signs of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:35:33 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/caring-for-a-child-with-type-1-diabetes 2011-10-07T19:35:33Z http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/with-diabetes-and-insulin-carbohydrates-count Carbohydrates are one of the three main parts of food; fats and proteins are the other two. All three components can affect your blood sugar level, but carbohydrates do so more quickly. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:43:04 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/with-diabetes-and-insulin-carbohydrates-count 2011-10-06T20:43:04Z http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/dont-let-nerve-pain-keep-you-on-the-sidelines Regular exercise is essential for managing diabetes—even if you have nerve damage due to high blood sugar. Just follow these precautions when you work out. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:42:14 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/dont-let-nerve-pain-keep-you-on-the-sidelines 2011-10-06T20:42:14Z http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/discovering-diabetic-autonomic-neuropathy Roughly 18.2 million Americans deal with the challenges of diabetes every day. A percentage also face a challenge called diabetic autonomic neuropathy and never know it until the complication becomes severe. Diabetic autonomic neuropathy is a sub-group of diabetic neuropathy, a group of nerve diseases affecting the peripheral nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:26:13 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/discovering-diabetic-autonomic-neuropathy 2011-10-06T20:26:13Z http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/answers-to-your-diabetes-questions What causes diabetes? Scientists aren't sure, but heredity, obesity, lack of exercise and other factors play a part. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:22:35 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/answers-to-your-diabetes-questions 2011-10-06T20:22:35Z http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/people-with-diabetes-must-take-care-from-head-to-toe For people with diabetes, eyes and feet can be potential trouble spots. You should have an eye exam and a foot exam every year. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:33:12 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/people-with-diabetes-must-take-care-from-head-to-toe 2011-10-06T19:33:12Z http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/balancing-actwhen-you-have-heart-failure-and-diabetes Between 12 and 30 percent of people with heart failure also have diabetes. This double diagnosis makes it especially important that you manage both conditions. Here’s how. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:32:11 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/diabetes/balancing-actwhen-you-have-heart-failure-and-diabetes 2011-10-06T19:32:11Z