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Vitamin K Linked To Lower Risks Of Diabetes
People who get plenty of vitamin K from food may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who get less of the vitamin, a new study suggests. Find how how you can get your daily dose right here.
Read MoreRisks Of Uncontrolled Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that can affect nearly every organ in your body if left unchecked. Find out how you could be affected and what you can do to stay in control.
Read MoreHow To Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes is one of the fastest growing medical conditions in our country today, but is it manageable and maybe even reversable?
Read MoreModerate Drinking Linked to Lower Risk Of Diabetes
A drink or two may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study shows.
Read More7 Principles For Controlling Diabetes For Life
If you have diabetes or know someone who has diabetes, you know how important it is to be able to manage it and live a healthy life. Here are some ways to control diabetes for life!
Read MorePower Foods To Beat Diabetes
Certain foods are packed with nutrients that stabilize blood sugar levels, protect your heart, and even save your vision from the damaging effects of diabetes. These 12 foods can give you an extra edge against diabetes and its complications.
Read MoreHow Blood Sugar Damages The Eyes
People with diabetes are 25 times more likely to go blind, than someone without the disease. The United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study found that people with type 2 who maintained “tight” blood pressure control—averaging 144/82—reduced their risk of vision loss by 47% and cut their risk for progression of diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in adults, by 34%.
Read MoreGetting Rid Of Belly Fat Can Lower Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
According to the International Obesity Task Force estimates in 2002 60% of diabetes cases were due to weight gain, and in western nations the percentage climbs into the 90% range. See why losing belly fat can reduce your risk here.
Read MoreDiabetic-Friendly Recipes
Sugar free peanut butter is a great option for diabetic recipes. Check out this recipe to turn an everyday sandwich into a dessert.
Read MoreType 2 Diabetes Testing: Which One’s Are Most Important?
For the longest time diabetes testing was done through urine samples. Urine tests can pick up diabetes, but it usually has to be very advanced to be detected through this method. There are 5 blood tests that can give you a close to accurate diagnosis.
Read MoreIn 25 Years Diabetes Cases Are Expected To Double
By the year 2034 about 44.1 million people will have diabetes, up from 23.7 million people today. At the same time, the cost of treating people with diabetes will triple.
Read MoreEating Whole Grains Can Put You At Risk For Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers have found that people who eat five or more servings per week of white rice were 17 percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who eat less than one serving of white rice per month.
Read MoreDiabetes in African Americans?
Today, diabetes mellitus is one of the most serious health challenges facing the more than 30 million African Americans. The following statistics illustrate the magnitude of this disease among African Americans.
Read MoreHow To Use Diet In Diabetes Management
Healthy eating is an essential component in any diabetes management plan. Make wise food selections that will help keep your blood sugar level within your target range. Follow these tips on using your diet to manage your diabetes.
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