When Bill, who has diabetes and a family history of heart disease, had chest pain, he was told to see a special type of heart doctor—an “interventional cardiologist.” Like other heart doctors, he treats problems of the heart and blood vessels. Bill wondered what this specialty is and what an interventional cardiologist does. You, like Bill, might have seen these terms and wondered the same thing.]]>
Es verdaderamente sorprendente cuántas excusas ponemos para evitar cuidarnos. Las personas con diabetes y quienes tienen tendencia a padecerla tienen mejores posibilidades de mantenerse sanas si se cuidan. Muchos estudios muestran que uno también puede ayudar a prevenir los problemas a largo plazo ocasionados por la diabetes, tales como la cardiopatía, el da?o a los nervios, las enfermedades renales y los problemas oculares, al mantener los niveles de glucosa en sangre dentro de los niveles sugeridos. Para ayudarle a superar algunos obstáculos y barreras que se interponen en su camino, a?continuación incluimos las 10 excusas más comunes para no cuidarse, junto con algunos consejos que le ayudarán a superarlas. Yo no voy a tener diabetes. Nadie piensa que podría llegar a tener diabetes algún día. El hecho de que usted se sienta bien en este momento no significa que no este riesgo no exista. Dígase a sí mismo: “Puedo prevenir o demorar la diabetes comiendo saludablemente y manteniéndome activo.” No tengo suficiente tiempo. Cuidarse toma tiempo. Pero, ?acaso su futuro y su salud futura no valen unos cuantos minutos al día? Cuando se trata de comer saludablemente y ser más activos, no hay mejor momento que el presente. Dígase [...]]]>
Brian Pape, green design architect and historic preservationist, interviews?diabetes educator Joy Pape to discuss how cultivating a healthy walking lifestyle can be very good for people with diabetes. Both Brian and Joy Pape?are advocates of walking, and discuss in this video how?Americans have?designed physical activity out of their lives. But, communities are now slowly starting to make their streets safe for walking and making longer trails in parks. Have a look at the video for more tips on making walking a normal part of your life, whether or not your community has changed yet. More Expert Advice videos]]>
An Interview with Joy Pape, RN BSN CDE WOCN CFCN by Jonathan Jarashow. Johnathan Jarashow, publisher of www.keixun.com.cn, talks here with Joy Pape about the importance of good dental care for people with diabetes. It’s known that not maintaining good dental health can cause diabetes complications. For example, good oral hygiene can reduce inflammation, something is more common among people with diabetes, and good care can be as simple as brushing regularly or using floss. Joy recommends Joy Pape recommends you use Colgate Total, since it contains a special ingredient that helps to combat bacteria. Research shows that this can reduce plaque, as well as help in other ways. Regular visits to the dentist are also important for this, with 2-3 visits per year, or 4 if you suffer from dental disease. Bleeding and swollen gums are jut some of the problems that can come from not taking proper care of your teeth, which can lead to inflammation and interfere with your general diabetes care. More Expert Advice videos]]>
An Interview with Joy Pape, RN BSN CDE WOCN CFCN by Jonathan Jarashow Many Americans find that becoming more active is one of the most difficult parts of establishing a healthier lifestyle. If you find yourself one of these people, there is good news for you. Registered nurse Joy Pape shows you that you don’t need to work too hard to keep active everyday and maintain good health. More Expert Advice videos]]>
An Interview with Joy Pape, RN BSN CDE WOCN CFCN by Jonathan Jarashow. Many people find that taking insulin can be stressful or confusing. In this video, Joy Pape talks about how to overcome some of the emotional difficulties that come with taking insulin as part of you diabetes care routine. Feeling better about taking insulin can help you keep your blood glucose level under control and avoid diabetes complications. More Expert Advice videos]]>
How often do you check your blood pressure? Many people only get it checked at the doctor’s office. If you’re one of them, you might be missing important changes your healthcare provider needs to know about. Have a look at this video to learn some tips for monitoring your blood pressure at home. More Expert Advice videos]]>
Joy Pape, a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, talk to us about the importance of good foot care and gives some surprisingly simple advice on what people with diabetes can do to ensure that their feet stay healthy. This can help you avoid many diabetes complications. More Expert Advice videos]]>
As a healthcare provider with a focus on diabetes, I take care of a lot of people who monitor their blood glucose level, blood pressure, and weight at home. And even though we all understand how important these readings are, most of my patients don’t like keeping a written record to bring to me. Many of them don’t know the readings that should concern them, or if their readings are as they should be.]]>