Here are a few sobering statistics about diabetes and women's heart health:
Yes, these facts can seem scary. But if you manage your diabetes, you can decrease your risk for heart disease and stroke. Keeping balance between all the responsibilities women have is no easy feat, but it may be lifesaving — literally.
To help you deal with this complex disease, we offer "Healthy Living with Diabetes" workshops 3 – 4 times a year. If interested, please contact us.
Simply put, diabetes is having too much sugar in the blood stream. It can be caused by a number of different contributing factors, such as insufficient insulin production by the pancreas. There are two major types: Type 1 and Type 2. Though there are some management differences, especially with medications, management of blood sugars, cholesterol, and blood pressure are important factors in the treatment of both types.