diabetes management
Chih-Wei Hsu
Getting Ready for Exercise

In addition to lowering blood sugar directly through the energy demand from physical exertion, exercise also increases insulin sensitivity, reduces the dependence on medications and insulin for glucose control, improves cardiovascular health, and contributes to healthy body weight.

Getting Ready for Exercise
diabetes management, diabetes
Chih-Wei Hsu
Kidney Health and Diabetes

Proteins are usually too big to pass through the filters in the kidneys. When proteins are found in urine, this may indicate problems with the kidneys.

Kidney Health and Diabetes
blood pressure, blood pressure management
Chih-Wei Hsu
Kidneys and Hypertension

In fact, hypertension is the second leading cause of kidney failure after diabetes. Knowing the risk factors and managing your blood pressure are some of the initial steps to protecting your kidneys.

Kidneys and Hypertension
diabetes management
Chih-Wei Hsu
Prediabetes does NOT have to become Diabetes

Taking steps now to manage your body weight and diet can prevent prediabetes from worsening into a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis.

Prediabetes does NOT have to become Diabetes
diabetes management, diabetes
Chih-Wei Hsu
Vision Health and Diabetes

A common complication of diabetes is retinopathy. If left untreated, retinopathy can lead to visual impairments and blindness

Vision Health and Diabetes
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New Blood Pressure Guideline calls attention to Hypertension

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New Blood Pressure Guideline calls attention to Hypertension

This new classification reflects the finding that the age of individuals developing high blood pressure is becoming younger. Strategies for prevention and early intervention are the preferred public health initiatives compared to relying on expensive medical treatments and oral medications.

Building an exercise routine

Building an exercise routine

Exercising can be fun and enjoyable . You don't have to climb the Everest or run a marathon to be considered an active person. If doing any sort of physical activity is relatively new to you, take it slow. However, the Public Health Agency of Canada recommends at least 2.5 hours of physical activity a week, focusing on aerobic exercises. And you never know, a new found passion may be discovered for biking, swimming, or jogging!