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Diabetes Complications: Blindness

June 2, 2025September 26, 2021 by Cali Naughton
Diabetes presents many potential complications to eye health.

Diabetes and Vision Impairment I think we can all agree that no one walks around wishing that they had diabetes. We all know about the … Read more

Tags diabetes, eye health, preventative health measures

Why Having Diabetes in Extreme Heat Can Be Dangerous

June 10, 2025July 30, 2021 by Kayla Gonzalez
diabetes

Parts of the country have been experiencing record-breaking temperatures. While everyone is feeling the effects of the heat, individuals with diabetes are especially at risk. … Read more

Tags diabetes, health & safety, Weather

Insulin Resistance and Your Skin

March 20, 2025May 5, 2021 by Cali Naughton
Insulin resistance

Our skin is a powerful indicator of our health. Interestingly, signs of insulin resistance may be observed through our skin.  Early detection of insulin resistance … Read more

Tags diabetes, health, skincare

Diseases That Dental Health Affects

February 27, 2025February 11, 2021 by Macee Hall
Your teeth are an indicator of many different diseases and can give medical providers a clue as to what’s going on inside your body! Below is a list of some of the diseases that dental health affects. 

You’ve likely been told to brush your pearly whites more than once, but did you know brushing your teeth can help with more than just … Read more

Tags Bone Health, diabetes, Standalone Dental Insurance, wellness

White House Announces Plan For Medicare Cap On Insulin

December 18, 2024June 2, 2020 by Jenny McCann
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

White House Announces Plan For Medicare Cap On Insulin The Trump Administration announced a new type of Medicare prescription drug plan that will cap insulin … Read more

Tags diabetes, government acts & responses, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Costs

Is Coffee Good for You?

December 13, 2024May 6, 2020 by Jenny McCann

Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. In fact, Americans drink more coffee than soda, tea, and juice combined. People have … Read more

Tags diabetes, heart health, Nutrition, wellness

Becoming Vegan at an Older Age

December 11, 2024February 4, 2020 by Emily Schellin

Becoming vegan at an older age has both risks and benefits. The diet puts many at risk for nutrient deficiency but can be a good … Read more

Tags diabetes, diet, heart disease, medicare, obesity

The Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners

August 9, 2024April 28, 2018 by Andrea Hektner
artificial sweeteners

The Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners Artificial sweeteners sound like a pretty great deal; you get the sweetness without the added calories of actual sugar. Excessive … Read more

Tags diabetes, health, health & safety

The Dangers of Sugar Consumption

August 9, 2024April 26, 2018 by Andrea Hektner
sugar consumption

The Dangers of Sugar Consumption Most people have a love-hate relationship with sugar. Even though it makes your taste buds happy, it can lead to … Read more

Tags diabetes, diet, health, medicare

Age-Related Hearing Loss

July 10, 2024February 20, 2018 by Andrea Hektner
hearing loss

Age-Related Hearing Loss Presbycusis is the medical term for the slow hearing loss that older people develop. It is one of the most common afflictions … Read more

Tags diabetes, ear health, health, wellness
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