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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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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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Study finds eating pears regularly may improve blood pressure, heart function | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis

12/04/16

Eating fresh pears may improve blood pressure and vascular function in middle-aged men and women who are at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. “These initial results are very promising,” said lead author Sarah A Johnson, who conducted the research while at Florida State University. “With metabolic […]

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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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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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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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 […]

Nutrition and Lifestyle Modifications for Diabetes Patients

06/04/16

In a new study published in US Endocrinology, researchers examined the effectiveness of nutrition and lifestyle modifications in improving diabetes outcomes. One of their essential focuses was on the “ABCs” of diabetes management: A1c, blood pressure and cholesterol. Maintaining an A1c level of about 7%, keeping your blood pressure <140/90mmHg, and maintaining LDL at <100mg/dL (with […]

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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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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