What is HbA1c?
Your HbA1c number Consider your HbA1c number (also known as "A1c" or "glycated hemoglobin") as a snapshot of your blood glucose levels over two to three months. Over time, glucose naturally attaches itself to your red blood cells. When this happens, the cell is considered "glycated". The more glucose in your blood, the more glycated HbA1c you have in...
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Exercise - anytime, anywhere
No gym membership? Bike has a flat tire? Workout clothes don’t fit? That’s okay. Getting exercise can be easy and can include a wide range of activities. All you have to do is look for ways to get your arms and legs moving. Here are some activities that you can do to add some exercise to your day: Try walking around your neighborhood. Relax, reflect, walk off your worries and lay your plans for dinner, think about your next day or plan a corporate takeover. You’ll be amazed at how the steps your feet take can make “great strides” on reducing your stress and worries. Stretch...
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The Benefits of Staying Active
Physical activity is good for everyone, but for people living with diabetes, it can make a big difference in keeping your blood sugar level managed. Not only that but staying active allows your cells to process insulin more efficiently, improving your overall A1c levels. The many benefits to staying active...
Read More Exercise - anytime, anywhere
No gym membership? Bike has a flat tire? Workout clothes don’t fit? That’s okay. Getting exercise can be easy and can include a wide range of activities. All you have to do is look for ways to get your arms and legs moving. Here are some activities that you can do to add some exercise to your day: Try walking around your neighborhood. Relax, reflect, walk off your worries and lay your plans for dinner, think about your next day or plan a corporate takeover. You’ll be amazed at how the steps your feet take can make “great strides” on reducing your stress and worries. Stretch...
Read More The Benefits of Staying Active
Physical activity is good for everyone, but for people living with diabetes, it can make a big difference in keeping your blood sugar level managed. Not only that but staying active allows your cells to process insulin more efficiently, improving your overall A1c levels. The many benefits to staying active...
Read More