Diabetes

Diabetes: Types, Causes and Symptoms

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Diabetes is a life threatening health condition. It is a metabolic disease which occurs when there is inadequate production of insulin or when there is poor response of the cells of the body to insulin or both. The blood sugar level of a person suffering from diabetes is normally high.
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Type 1 Diabetes: How to Manage Diabetes Naturally

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Type 1 diabetes, as it usually begins in childhood and is associated with the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin. Natural remedies have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. In more recent times, many published clinical studies demonstrating the ability of a range of he

Can I Reverse Diabetes Without Drugs?

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This question is frequently asked by patients who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body cannot make enough insulin or use the insulin that is produced adequately. This is called insulin resistance and accounts for over 90% of the people with diabetes. Particu

Glucose Monitoring - Your Questions Answered

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It is vital that you are meticulous about your glucose monitoring in order to keep your diabetes under control.The concentration of glucose is tested when monitoring your blood glucose, which gives you the opportunity to see exactly what makes it rise and fall.Particular foods can cause fluctuations

Type 2 Diabetes - Is Saturated Fat Okay For Diabetics?

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For many years, Americans have been advised to eat high-carbohydrate diets while avoiding eating too much fat. But recently, with the increase in Type 2 diabetes, many doctors and researchers now feel this advice may have been misguided. It's thought our high-carbohydrate diets can contribute t

Comfortable Shoes Make Diabetes Management Easier

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Diabetes can be difficult to manage in many instances; however, individuals who suffer from diabetes understand the importance of managing it properly in order to avoid other health conditions or of making the condition worse. Wearing shoes that fit properly is essential for diabetics. The main reas

Taking Care of Your Diabetes Every Day

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Taking care of your diabetes is a daily necessity, but it doesn't have to be complicated or difficult. WebMD tells you how to manage your diabetes with a few small steps.

Drugs to Prevent Diabetes Questioned

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Drugs used to treat diabetes are increasingly being prescribed to prevent the disease, but the strategy is being questioned by some researchers.

Type 2 Diabetes - Myths That Need To Be Reconsidered

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If you have Type 2 diabetes and are either overweight or obese, weight loss will be your main goal. However, if you believe in many of the myths, you will be taking many wrong steps. Following these guidelines will help you to start your effective weight loss plan...

Type 2 Diabetes - Uterine Cancer and Diabetes

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Uterine cancer is the most common kind of cancer of the female reproductive system in developed countries. It is the sixth most common kind of cancer in women worldwide and the thirteenth most common cause of cancer death. The highest rate of uterine cancer is found in North America, followed by Nor

Make These Low Fat Buffalo 'Wings' for Your Next Party

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Eating authentic Buffalo wings can add a lot of fat and calories to your day. How can you enjoy this spicy treat and still stay on your diet? Make this tender spicy chicken recipe that satisfies even the deepest yearning for real Buffalo wings.

7 Important Steps to Stop Pre-Diabetes Becoming Type 2 Diabetes

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Studies show twenty five percent of thin people are pre-diabetic and don't know it! And there are twice as many people with pre-diabetes as there are with type 2 diabetes. What does this tell you? Whether you are thin or overweight, if you have been diagnosed you have the opportunity to take st

Common Vision Problems Associated With Type 2 Diabetes

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Diabetes is leading cause of blindness in the United States. The most common form of Diabetes is type 2 diabetes. In those individuals that have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, and cataracts are the most common vision problems accounting for 7% of the legal blind

Type 2 Diabetes - What Foods Lower Blood Sugar Levels?

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When someone has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, one of the most important parts of their daily living is making sure that they keep their blood sugar levels under control. For diabetics, blood sugar levels that spike can cause all kinds of problems. For this reason, many diabetics are very careful about

Glucose Testing: After Meals?

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While it may make intuitive sense, postprandial testing is one of the most hotly debated subjects in diabetes care.

Barefoot Risks in Tropical Countries

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Tropical regions of the world refer to areas within the equator and the surrounding areas. The temperature of these regions allows for certain kinds of vegetation to prosper and grow but can also allow certain strains of bacteria and pathogens to survive as well. Travelers throughout these regions a