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Physical exercise: an ally in the fight against diabetes

11/10/23

Diabetes is an increasingly common medical condition that can have serious health consequences. However, recent scientific studies suggest that a powerful weapon in the management of diabetes may be more achievable than you thought: physical exercise. Overview of diabetes Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels. There are two main types […]

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Amputations caused by diabetes now at 20 per day

05/09/16

Diabetes UK say the number of amputations linked to the disease is rising The number of amputations in Britain is now 7,370 a year – up from 7,042 Chris Askew, of Diabetes UK, said the new figure is a ‘huge concern’ Read the full article at: www.dailymail.co.uk New figures, released by Diabetes UK and […]

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TOP INSULIN DOSE CALCULATOR APPS REVIEW

05/02/18

mySugr mySugr app is a registered medical app with a pleasant user interface design, which vows to make diabetes suck less. Creating entries has been made easier! In addition, the app presents exciting challenges and amusing feedback (e.g. taming the diabetes monster represents progress), designed to encourage user engagement and help them achieve their […]

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Diabetes Self-Management : how to know the Glycemic Index?

27/11/15

Over the past few weeks we’ve looked at several common meal-planning approaches for diabetes management. There are other approaches out there, too, including fat gram counting and the use of sample menus. And chances are, you might use your own approach or a hybrid of approaches. The point is that there is no one right […]

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Keeping Diabetes in Control During the Holidays

23/12/16

The holidays are a great opportunity to spend time with friends and family. However, these gatherings are often centered on a meal – which can make things very challenging for individuals with diabetes. Too much worry about portion selection can induce stress and anxiety. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) suggests to start meal planning in […]

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Why reduced-fat foods are making you fat

06/04/16

A whopping 65 percent of people want to reduce the amount of fat in their diets, according to a recent Nielson survey, despite overwhelming research that shows low-fat diets may actually promote weight gain. So how has this monster of myth lived for so long? Because people still think fat makes them fat, says Donald […]

Functional Insulin Therapy: A New Model Educational Approach for Type 1 Diabetes Patients

11/10/23

Type 1 diabetes is a complex medical condition that requires precise insulin management to keep blood glucose levels under control. This article explores an innovative model of education and management for patients with this form of diabetes. 1. Functional Insulin Therapy Functional insulin therapy is an individualized approach to the management of type 1 diabetes. […]

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Does Portion Size Really Matter for Healthy Eating?

04/10/17

There are different myths and misunderstood facts that circulate about weight-loss, health, fitness and food choice. Some of these are simply urban legends, while others may have been true at some point. Today, there is overwhelming scientific evidence that weight-loss has a direct connection to the quality and quantity of the food that we eat. […]

Beat Diabetes: 4 Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

15/09/16

Preventative medicine is rapidly becoming the focus of many doctors who would prefer to help their patients prevent rather than treat a disease like diabetes. Ninety percent of diabetes diagnoses are Type 2, which is the most common and preventable version of this disease. Twenty-nine million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Dr. Hall […]

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Shared risk factors lead to diabetes, heart disease and cancer, says major AACR symposium

08/04/16

In a major symposium at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2015, University of Colorado Cancer Center investigator Tim Byers, MD, MPH, describes research showing the link between cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. “Understanding the similarities and differences in how these risk factors create cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease could aid the ways […]

Gestational diabetes

11/10/23

Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a concern for many expecting mothers and their caregivers. Although temporary, it can have many implications for both the mother and the unborn child. Here’s a summary of two recent scientific articles on the matter to help you better understand this condition. 1. What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a […]

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