Diabetes Articles

Feeling Overwhelmed by Life? How to Avoid Turning Everything Into Mud
By Dr GaryCA No CommentsWhen problems pile up, Dr. Gary shows you how to dig yourself out.

PTSD: Why You Should Be Concerned and What You Can Do
By Diabetic Connect StaffA No CommentsPost-traumatic stress disorder can strike people who have chronic health conditions. Dr. Gary explains why and offers reassuring advice.

Metformin: Solving Stomach Problems
By Danielle Cronquist 1 CommentThere may be a way you can still take your metformin, without the stomach trouble.

Treating Overactive Bladder With Electrical Stimulation
By Kent Peterson 1 CommentLearn how gentle treatments can often reduce the urge to pee.

Getting Anxious About Getting Anxious? Here’s What You Can Do!
By Dr GaryCA No CommentsIf fear of anxiety leads to more anxiety, Dr. Gary has nine simple ways to break the cycle.

Chronic Communication at Home: How Can I Help You Be More Emotional?
By Dr GaryCA No CommentsIf you or your partner has a hard time expressing feelings, Dr. Gary's tips can help.

Diabetes Outdoors: Take a Hike!
By Kent Peterson No CommentsNature’s wonders are waiting! Here’s how to manage your blood sugar while you enjoy them.

Why Your Heart Attack Risk Is Higher in the Morning
By Kent Peterson 1 CommentWe’re learning more about this hazard—and steps you can take to help protect yourself.

Chronic Communication at Home: Don’t Say Yes Unless You Mean It!
By Dr GaryCA No CommentsDr. Gary explains how putting sensible limits on your commitments can help protect your health.

The Obesity Paradox: Do Heavy People With Heart Disease Really Live Longer?
By Kent Peterson No CommentsRecent findings challenge long-held beliefs. Here's what you should know.

Does Insulin Cause Side Effects?
By Kent Peterson 2 CommentsKnow what to expect from this life-saving diabetes medication.

Chronic Communication at Home: The Importance of Shared Meals
By Dr GaryCA 1 CommentDr. Gary tells how to use mealtime to enhance togetherness and support between you and your loved ones.

Treating Type 2 Diabetes Early With Insulin
By Jewels Dosckiz No CommentsResearch has found that two to four weeks of insulin therapy may delay the need for intensive diabetes treatment for up to 48 weeks.

What’s the Best Cooking Oil?
By Amy Campbell 2 CommentsHave you walked down the oil aisle of the grocery store lately? Where did all of those different choices even come from? Which one is best, or does it really matter?

Feeling Normal: How Self-Protective Do I Need to Be?
By Dr GaryCA No CommentsDr. Gary explains six ways to find a healthy balance between pushing yourself too hard and not pushing hard enough.

Do Automated External Defibrillators Really Save Lives?
By Kent Peterson No CommentsHere's what happens when inexperienced bystanders use this powerful medical tool in a crisis.