Diabetes guide: Facts about type 1, type 2, gestational & prediabetes
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.
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18 Healthy Snacks for People with Diabetes
Keep hunger at bay and your blood glucose steady with these delicious and healthy diabetic snacks.
4 Tips for Exercising Safely With Type II Diabetes
If you are planning on exercising with type II diabetes, follow these guidelines to ensure safety and health when getting started.
Healthy Eating Tips for Children with Diabetes
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.
Tips to Effectively Manage Diabetes and Exercise
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.
Professional Athletes With Diabetes
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.
What are legumes? Breaking down the benefits of beans, peas, nuts & more
WellTuned spoke with Sarah Provence, a registered dietitian nutritionist educator with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to understand all the reasons you should try legumes.
Complete guide to milk: Lactose intolerance, dairy allergies, nut milks & more
“Today’s milk aisle is amazing, but it’s also overwhelming!” says Erica Fleming, registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
How to read a nutrition label, from serving size and added sugars to trans fats
Reena Panjwani, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says there are opportunities to make nutrition labels work for our personal health needs.
Cortisol 101: How the “get-out-of-bed” hormone works (and what happens when it doesn’t)
WellTuned spoke with Dr. John Calvin Channell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn what cortisol has to do with stress.