November is Diabetes Awareness Month!
- Lindsey Fenicle
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min read
Have you had diabetes for years, were recently diagnosed or told you are pre-diabetic and struggling to get your numbers in check? There is hope to get your A1C in check with simple changes to your daily diet!
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that occurs when levels of blood glucose—also known as blood sugar—are too high.
Over time, having too much glucose in your body can cause serious health problems.” It is a serious illness affecting more than 30 million people in the United States.
There are three main types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune reaction that destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body does not make enough insulin or does not use insulin well. Gestational diabetes happens when the body cannot make enough insulin during pregnancy. “If you have gestational diabetes, you are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes
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Did you know that diabetes affects women and men differently? Compared to men with diabetes, women with diabetes have a higher risk of heart disease and other diabetes-related complications such as blindness, kidney disease, and depression. Hormone-level fluctuation can also affect diabetes. Changes in hormone levels that occur around the time of the menstrual cycle can make blood glucose levels harder to predict.
The good news is that diabetes can be managed! It’s important to know the facts, symptoms, and treatment options. Discovering that you have diabetes can be shocking; Fortunately, there is a lot about how to help women manage their diabetes, including healthy eating, staying physically active, monitoring blood glucose levels, and taking prescribed medications.
I would love to chat with you and walk along side you on your health journey! :) You can connect with me at llifestylecoachingwithlindsey@gmail.com or contact me through my website.
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