Today's Date: 5/18/2013 - Site Updated: 5/18/2013
MyCare Videos
Diabetes Tip
Sat May 18, 2013 Diabetes and Eye Care Tip No. 3

See your eye care professional if: your vision becomes blurry; you have trouble reading signs or books; you see double; one or both of your eyes hurt; your eyes get red and stay that way; you feel pressure in your eye; you see spots or floaters; straight lines do not look straight; you can't see things at the side as you used to. To learn more about eye complications such as Diabetic Retinopathy, click here.
 

Definition of the Day
Sat May 18, 2013 fat

1. One of the three main nutrients in food. Foods that provide fat are butter, margarine, salad dressing, oil, nuts, meat, poultry, fish, and some dairy products. 2. Excess calories are stored as body fat, providing the body with a reserve supply of energy and other functions. 


 

spotlight image Spring Is the Time to Revisit and Recommit to New Year’s Resolutions Engaging in a bout of moderate-intensity exercise like a brisk walk can immediately reduce your blood sugar levels. ..
spotlight image Marketing Research Offers Prescription for Better Nutrition Consumer data show decisions people make after being diagnosed with conditions like type 2 diabetes may lead to higher health risks. ..
spotlight image Weight Loss Surgery Not Only Shrinks Waists But Also Affects Genes Gastric bypass surgery can drastically reduce the body weight of obese individuals in a short timeframe. ..
spotlight image Scientists Find ’Second Fiddle’ Protein’s Role in T2 Diabetes A protein long believed to have a minor role in type 2 diabetes is, in fact, a central player in the development of the condition...
spotlight image Obesity, Heart Disease Link to High Blood Pressure Identified A new study identifies a protein within certain brain cells as a communications hub for controlling blood pressure...
Ask the Professionals
Featured Recipe
Broiled Seafood Muffins image

Broiled Seafood Muffins

Meal Type: Lunch Category: Sandwiches & Pizza Author: Brenda J. Ponichtera, R.D.
This recipe is a good choice for a luncheon or light supper. Tuna can be substituted for the seafood listed....
Sign-Up To Receive Our FREE Weekly Newsletter

You're seconds away from receiving our Free Weekly Newsletter. Just fill out your name and email below.

Full Name:
Email:

Thank you!

You are now signed up to receive our weekly newsletter

DONE

Oops!

Looks like you are already registered for the newsetter

DONE
Hot Diabetes Topics
Follow Us Online
facebook twitter youtube Google+