By Cheryl L. Dejewski With diabetes at epidemic levels, you probably know (or are) one of the 37.3 million Americans (11.3 percent of the population) with the disease. Whether or not the cause is due to lifestyle (poor diet, lack of exercise), genetics or both, be aware: Diabetes does more than affect blood sugar levels…. [Read More]
Diabetes Archives
Diabetes and cognitive decline: What it is and what to do about it
November 10, 2022
Take a moment to look around the next time you’re at a mall, grocery store, sporting event, or park. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 11.3 percent or more of the people you visit have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The CDC also notes that a startling 1 in almost 4… [Read More]
In denial after a diabetes diagnosis? Tips for coping
September 1, 2022
After you’re first diagnosed with diabetes, it’s normal at first to minimize the seriousness of the disease. But if the denial goes on too long and interferes with your self-care, the consequences can be dangerous. By the time my friend — we’ll call her Tina — was diagnosed with diabetes at age 52, she should… [Read More]
Are these 5 health conditions in your family tree?
November 25, 2021
The branches of your family tree bear much more than the years your grandparents were born. Knowing your family’s health history is an important factor in your health status. Some health conditions are more likely to be passed from generation to generation. Your family tree can shed light on your risks for these 5 conditions:… [Read More]
Is someone you know at risk for diabetic vision loss?
November 18, 2021
By Cheryl L. Dejewski With diabetes at epidemic levels, you probably know (or are) one of the 34.2 million Americans with the disease. Whether or not the cause is due to lifestyle (poor diet, lack of exercise), genetics or both, be aware: Diabetes does more than affect blood sugar levels. Without proper precautions, it can… [Read More]
Understanding diabetes to live your best life
January 14, 2021
By Sandra Millon Underwood, FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing Many of us grew up in households where we heard our elders talk about people who had ‘the sugar’. As adults, we have come to understand that what they were referring to was diabetes. The good news is that with some lifestyle changes, rather than… [Read More]
Diabetes and your feet: What you must know
December 27, 2018
There is no doubt that diabetes is a global epidemic of epic proportions–especially among people of color. Diabetes, or hyperglycemia, is high blood glucose. According to the Center for Disease Control, 13.2 percent and 12.2 percent of African Americans women and men respectively worldwide have the second highest incidence of diabetes. American Indians lead among… [Read More]
Managing your diabetes during the holidays
December 6, 2018
One of the toughest times of year for any diabetic to face is the holidays! With all the cookies, treats, rich foods, and drinks, the carbs and sugars can easily sneak into your diet and send your blood sugars soaring. You have to be more prepared to manage your diabetes during the holidays than anytime… [Read More]
Are you at risk for losing your sight to diabetes?
November 22, 2018
By Cheryl L. Dejewski With diabetes at epidemic levels, you probably know (or are) one of the 30+ million Americans with the disease. Whether or not the cause is due to lifestyle (poor diet, lack of exercise), genetics or both, be aware: Diabetes does more than affect blood sugar levels. Without proper precautions, it can… [Read More]
Community partnerships expanding to provide health screenings
April 29, 2013
By Raina J. Johnson Special to the Milwaukee Times Since 2010, Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital has had a partnership with the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), which is a collaborative of 44 churches in Milwaukee to provide health screening and other preventative care to congregants and community members in Milwaukee’s central city. The partnership… [Read More]
