Coronavirus has many healthy people around the world worried. But what about those who are at a higher risk, including those with diabetes? It’s critical that regardless of your pre-existing medical conditions, you stay calm and follow guidelines...
Diabetes
Summer Safety: Monitoring Diabetes and Sugar Intake
During the summer, sugar consumption is a major issue. Who doesn’t love an ice cream cone or cold soda on a hot day? Unfortunately, many of our common summer treats contain high amounts of sugar and can cause our blood glucose levels to spike...
Diabetes Around the World
World Health Day is celebrated each year on April 7th, sponsored by The World Health Organization (WHO). The purpose of this day is to take time to learn about the importance of taking care of our health and encourage others to do the same. This...
The Deadly Consequences of Insulin Rationing
Type I diabetes is an autoimmune disease that causes your body to destroy the cells in your pancreas that produce insulin. About 5% of the population has Type I diabetes, and for these people, medication isn’t optional. The treatment for Type I...
PHC Diabetes Assistance Program
PHC has proudly served our community for many years, but we’re always looking for ways to do more. We’ve developed a program to help those suffering from diabetes, including free exercise and fitness programs, deeply discounted medications and much...
What to Do Following a Prediabetes Diagnosis
More than 86 million American adults over the age of 65 have prediabetes, and most of them don’t even know it. If you have prediabetes, your blood sugar levels are consistently higher than normal. This puts you at an increased risk for heart...