FCS3-544: Diabetes and Cholesterol

Ingrid Adams, Anna Cason | Mar. 22, 2024 (Minor Revision)

People living with diabetes are at a greater risk of heart disease than people who do not have diabetes. This increased risk is linked to higher levels of blood cholesterol.

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FCS3-538: Understanding the Food Label

Ingrid Adams, Anna Carson | Mar. 13, 2024 (Major Revision)

On the packaging of food and beverage items you'll find a few different mandatory labels. Typically, on the back or side of the packages are the Nutrition Facts label and ingredients lists. These together make the food label.

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FCS3-549: Diabetes and the Health Care Team

Ingrid Adams, Anna Cason | Feb. 1, 2024 (Minor Revision)

Diabetes is a disease that affects many parts of the body, such as the eyes, kidneys, blood vessels, heart, legs, and feet. As a result, a team approach to taking care of the disease can be helpful. When a team of individuals works together problems are identified earlier, and it is easier to reduce or prevent diabetes complications.

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FCS3-543: Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

Ingrid Adams, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Oct. 24, 2018 (Minor Revision)

Two out of three adults living with diabetes also have high blood pressure. High blood pressure has no symptoms. It may be difficult to tell if your blood pressure is high. A person may have high blood pressure for years and not know it.

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FCS3-546: Carbohydrate Counting

Ingrid Adams, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Oct. 24, 2018 (Major Revision)

Carbohydrate (carb) counting is a way of keeping track of the amount of carbohydrates you get from the foods you eat. Carbohydrate counting can help you manage your blood glucose level.

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FCS3-542: Diabetes and Hemoglobin A1C

Ingrid Adams, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Oct. 24, 2018 (Minor Revision)

Diabetes is often called a "silent disease" because it can cause serious complications without symptoms. A person with diabetes may feel healthy and still have too high a level of blood glucose. It is important to know how well you are managing your blood glucose level.

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FCS3-541: Physical Activities and Diabetes

Ingrid Adams | Sep. 7, 2018 (Reviewed)

Physical activity plays an important part in the life of a person with diabetes. Being physically active helps you control your blood glucose and blood pressure. Taking part in physical activity provides protection against heart disease and stroke.

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FCS3-550: Diabetes and Footcare

Ingrid Adams | Sep. 7, 2018 (Reviewed)

When blood glucose stays high for a long time it can cause problems for your feet, heart, eyes and kidneys. The main goal for people with diabetes is to keep their blood glucose within the target range set by the doctor or healthcare team. People with diabetes tend to have more problems with their feet. Checking your feet every day can prevent serious foot problems.

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FCS3-539: Understanding Diabetes

Ingrid Adams | Sep. 7, 2018 (Reviewed)

Diabetes is a disease that affects 387 million people in the world, and this number is expected to double in the next 20 years. Approximately 46.3 percent of this population is undiagnosed. A diagnosis of diabetes is not a death sentence, but to remain in good health you must learn all you can about the disease and how to manage it.

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FCS3-551: Monitoring Blood Glucose

Ingrid Adams | Sep. 7, 2018 (Reviewed)

Keeping your blood glucose level within the target range set by you and your doctor reduces the risk of diabetes complications. It is important to check your blood glucose regularly so you can see how certain foods, activities and medicine affect your blood glucose level.