This blog has been compensated by OmniChannel Health Media and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. When you think about diabetes, do you think about joint discomfort?? Probably not, but they are related and it’s important to know what you can do to decrease joint discomfort while you are still controlling your blood sugar.? A joint is a location in your body where several bones come together.? If a joint wears down, it will not recover, but there are ways to treat the discomfort. When you were diagnosed with diabetes, your healthcare provider probably suggested that you to add or increase your physical activity, which is not that easy to do.? Exercise is a major lifestyle change, and you’ll have to make adjustments to add physical activity into your daily routine.? If you have joint discomfort, the additional stress on your already hurting body might seem overwhelming. So, how can you handle joint discomfort while you’re controlling your blood sugar? As soon as you notice any signs of joint discomfort, talk to you healthcare provider about your physical activity limitations. Speak up for yourself.? Let them know you will do all you can do to prevent any further damage [...]]]>
Health and well-being are the focus of healthy aging. “Good health” might be defined differently by different people, but I think everyone would agree the goal is to “feel good, sleep well, eat well, and engage in meaningful activity.” Getting older doesn’t have to mean a decline in quality in life. With the right lifestyle habits, everyone should be able to enjoy good health and healthy aging.]]>
Everyone ages, but aging doesn’t have to lead to high blood pressure, diabetes or dementia. A long-term research study has found that there is a difference between “normal” aging and age-related diseases or conditions.]]>
Diabetes can affect nearly every system in your body, including your musculoskeletal system, a fancy term for your muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and tendons. Diabetes can lead to problems with your hands, feet, wrists, shoulders, neck and spine. Here are some of the more common joint problems that are linked to diabetes.]]>
As we age, we are at higher risk for developing chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and arthritis. According to the National Council on Aging, about 92% of older adults have at least one chronic disease, and as many as 77% have at least two. A staggering 57 million Americans over the age of 20 have prediabetes, which increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. These daunting numbers make healthy aging seem nearly impossible, but there is hope. Studies have shown that by making lifestyle changes, the risk of developing diabetes is reduced by 71%.]]>
Joint discomfort can come from a variety of conditions that can involve the joint, the fibrous tissue capsule that surrounds the joint, bursa (the fluid-filled sacs between muscles, tendons or joints), and even the muscles that support the joint. People with diabetes are additionally at greater risk for joint discomfort related to nerve damage, cardiovascular conditions and obesity. Recommendations for managing joint discomfort include exercise, physical therapy, pain relieving medicine and heating pads, depending on the cause of the discomfort. Supplements such as Cosamin?DS have shown to be very effective in helping to maintain cartilage health and reduce joint discomfort.]]>
Over a lifetime of use, your joints might not move as well or as comfortably as when you were younger. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of joint discomfort in older adults and in people who are overweight or have diabetes. In fact, it’s not uncommon for someone to be overweight and have both diabetes and osteoarthritis. Living with multiple chronic conditions can make it difficult to be active and to engage in social or work activities. It can also cause emotional distress. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), arthritis has a greater impact on mental health and the ability to work than other chronic conditions. Thankfully, there are practical ways to help manage the discomfort.]]>
Despite what we might think, aging does not have to bring with it discomfort, poor memory and frailty. The human body is remarkable in its ability to repair itself no matter what the condition. No longer do we have to put up with feeling crummy. We can take action to age more youthfully.]]>