Diabetes

Managing Type 2 Diabetes

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An astonishing 40 percent of U.S. adults will develop diabetes in their lifetime.[1] Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that results primarily from abdominal obesity, which leads to resistance to the hormone insulin. Poorly controlled type 2 diabetes is associated with a shockingly wide range of life-threatening complications, … Read More

How to Lower Blood Sugar

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Medications are a must for some people with diabetes, but there are other measures you can take to manage your condition. One of the key parts of managing all types of diabetes and ensuring that treatments are effective is monitoring your blood glucose level. Many things influence your blood glucose … Read More
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Diabetes Medications: Which One Is Best for You?

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If you watch television, you probably notice frequent ads for diabetes medications. But, if you have diabetes, how do you know if those medications would work better for you than what you're currently taking? The answer: Discuss all of the medication options with your doctor, who can explain the risks … Read More
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Diabetes and Depression Linked, Study Finds

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Diabetes and depression can affect anyone’s quality of life, in a number of ways, and both conditions appear to be linked. While there are no studies that determine the causes of that relationship, there are ways to understand why the two could go hand in hand: Daily management of diabetes … Read More
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Diabetic Desserts: How to Enjoy Them Without Guilt

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If you have diabetes, managing blood sugar levels is critical. But with careful planning and some creative swapping, you can enjoy diabetic desserts—in proper portions, of course. Diabetes or not, health experts recommend reining in added sugars (not the natural type found in milk and fruit). That’s because they contribute … Read More
diabetes symptoms in men

Diabetes Symptoms in Men

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Diabetes symptoms in men can mirror diabetes symptoms in women, but there are some differences, as we discuss here. It helps to first understand what diabetes is: a condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, which can lead to a number of serious complications. In people without diabetes, the pancreas … Read More
can diabetics eat fruit

Can Diabetics Eat Fruit?

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Every day, you strategically map out your diabetes meal plan. You count your carbohydrates, limit your sweets, and choose your beverages carefully: a vegetable here, a piece of fruit there, and voila! And then it hits you: Can diabetics eat fruit? It’s a logical question to ask, considering that fruit … Read More

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