Sarah Smith, a pharmacist with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses drugs with brand names like Ozempic, Wegovy, Trulicity and Mounjaro., and what people should know before taking them.
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says more than 30% of Tennesseans will be affected by diabetes at some point.
Keep hunger at bay and your blood glucose steady with these delicious and healthy diabetic snacks.
If you are planning on exercising with type II diabetes, follow these guidelines to ensure safety and health when getting started.
Here’s how to prepare a meal plan for a child with diabetes while still retaining normalcy for him or her as well as for the rest of the family.
Physical activity is important for everyone, but diabetes and exercise don’t always go hand in hand. If you have diabetes, your blood sugar level can drop to dangerous levels after you exercise. However, by learning to manage your condition, you can safely exercise and keep your blood sugar regulated.
You’d never know from watching them that these men reached their professional status with a chronic disease like diabetes. Find out how these four athletes with diabetes manage their illness along with their careers.
Karen Lawson, a registered dietitian and case manager with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says honey is an excellent sweetener when kept in balance with a healthy diet.
Sarah Provence, a registered dietitian and nutritionist educator for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how probiotics and prebiotics work together to help support a healthy gut.
WellTuned spoke with Sarah Provence, a registered dietitian nutritionist educator with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to understand all the reasons you should try legumes.