Aspirin May Reduce Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetics
When I get accused of being “woo woo” about natural remedies, I remind people that a popular medication, aspirin, originally came from nature, in…
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UTIs: A Lesser-Known Diabetes Complication
A few months ago, I had a sharp pain in my side and was urinating every hour. My first thought was that I had…
14 Healthier Substitutes for Diet Soda
Diabetics, including me, rejoiced when diet soda first appeared in grocery stores. Finally, we could enjoy the sweet and bubbly drink without worrying about…
Why Berberine is Nature’s Metformin
My doctor prescribed metformin for me years ago, which was surprising because it was only used to treat Type II diabetes. But she reassured…
A French Pine Tree for Diabetic Retinopathy
Several years ago, I was at my annual eye exam. For diabetics, this is not a vision test for glasses or contacts, but a…