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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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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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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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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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Carb counting lesson #1: How to lower blood sugar naturally through diet

21/11/15

How do you lower blood sugar naturally through diet?When you can focus on 2 things, great changes will occur – guaranteed! Read the full article at: diabetesmealplans.com For people with Type 2 Diabetes, counting carbs to limit them is not something natural. It needs time and efforts. DietSensor will help you by reading the carbs […]

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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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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Overweight And Pregnant: DietSensor Helps You To Manage Weight Gain During Pregnancy

28/06/16

New research suggests gorging on junk food in pregnancy increases the risk a woman’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will suffer metabolic problems. The sad part is that the findings show the risks remains even if their offspring consume healthy diets. Read the full article at: www.dailymail.co.uk If you started off your pregnancy carrying too much […]

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Optimizing insulin bolus calculation in children with type 1 diabetes: the involvement of fats and proteins

11/10/23

When it comes to the management of type 1 diabetes in children, accurate insulin dose calculation is essential to maintain steady blood glucose levels. According to the study Benefit of supplementary fat plus protein counting as compared with conventional carbohydrate counting for insulin bolus calculation in children with pump therapy, an innovative approach to insulin […]

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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 […]

7 Things Not to Say to Someone With Diabetes

17/08/16

Understand the misconceptions to show your support for those living with this chronic illness. For the more than 29 million Americans who have diabetes, living with the disease is challenge enough. However, awkward, ill-informed or insensitive remarks can add to the difficulties faced. To address misconceptions, it’s important to know what not to say to […]

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