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Discover How Vitamin D May Help Prevent Diabetic Retinopathy

28/06/16

If you have a low level of vitamin D, taking this inexpensive supplement may help you prevent diabetic retinopathy, one of the most serious complications of diabetes. This is the most common reason why some people with diabetes lose their vision. Read the full article at: www.mendosa.com

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Prevalence of Prediabetes on the Rise: Understanding the Risks

11/10/23

Prediabetes is a preoccupying health issue that is growing on a global scale. According to a recent study published by PubMed, the prevalence of prediabetes has increased dramatically over the years, from 22.0% to 33.1% among the American adult population. Understanding this phenomenon and its implications is essential for preventing the progression to type 2 […]

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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 […]

Type 1 Diabetes: An Unrelenting Disease

01/12/15

All of those factors make getting the right amount of insulin a difficult balancing act. Too much insulin can cause blood sugar levels to dip dangerously low, leading to confusion and mood changes, or even seizures and death, according to JDRF (formerly called the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Too little insulin leaves blood sugar levels […]

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Spotlight on the glycemic index: A good guide to good carbs

09/03/18

Carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, potato, rice and legumes, form the very basis of our diet and are essential energy sources, but are they all created equal? The terms Simple sugars and complex carbohydrates have been used for years to classify carbohydrates according to their molecular structure. It was believed that simple sugars were rapidly […]

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How Eating Nuts Could Help Lower Diabetes Risk

06/06/16

A recent study shows that people who regularly eat tree nuts — including almonds, macadamias, pistachios, walnuts and cashews — also have lower risks for Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and heart disease. However eating unlimited amounts can easily add an extra hundred calories a day to you diet, which could lead to weight gain […]

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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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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Facts, figures and statistics about diabetes on World Health Day

19/09/16

World Health Organisation states 422 million people are affected by diabetes in a report for World Health Day. Read the full article at: www.ibtimes.co.uk Statistics An estimated 422 million adults were living with diabetes in 2014, a figure which has risen from 108 million in 1980. High blood sugar levels are linked to 3.7 million […]

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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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Starch and Root Vegetables and Diabetes

03/12/15

There are a whole range of root vegetables and most of them are also starches – a type of carbohydrate. Basically, some plants store glucose as starch – giant chains of sugars. So when it comes to root vegetables and starches, are they safe for type 2 diabetics to eat or not? Even if there isn’t […]

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