A new study by Jacques Lowe of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine has shown that Florida and Texas have a high percentage of people with long-term and short-term diabetes complications. Such research could help the government direct medical support to where it is needed most. The findings are also a call for you to […]
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There are many products on the market that claim they can treat or cure diabetes. The question you may want to ask is whether these claims are valid. The simple answer is: only treatments that are approved by the FDA are ensured to be both effective and safe. Every day people who suffer from diabetes are
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There have been plenty of variations of low-carb diets over the years, including South Beach, Atkins, and paleo – aka, eating foods similar to those our hunter-gatherer Paleolithic ancestors ate. The most recent member of the club is the ketogenic or keto diet. You may have seen the terms “keto” or “keto friendly” begin to
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August 2021 marks 100 years since the discovery of insulin. Before insulin was discovered, a diagnosis of diabetes would be seen as a death sentence. The only remedies available at that time were very restrictive low-calorie and low-carbohydrate diets. These regimens could extend patients’ lives by a few years, but they would still ultimately succumb
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As we write this, we’re watching summer tick slowly away. Pretty soon we’ll be welcoming crisp fall air, digging sweaters out of our closets and preparing for the winter holidays. And while this can be an enjoyable time of year, fall and winter can often be challenging for people with diabetes, as the cold weather
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Living with diabetes means making a lot of changes. You need to monitor your blood sugar, get special diabetic socks, and change your diet. That includes snacking. When most people think of snacks, they picture the little package of M&Ms waiting for them in their desk, or the bag of chips calling to them from
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Getting diagnosed with diabetes can be a shattering experience, but it’s not something you have to handle alone. Other people have been where you are now, and they’ve gotten through it. It’s just a matter of finding the right resources. If you’re wondering how to live with diabetes, it starts by following these steps.
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It seems to be fairly common knowledge that living life as an especially overweight or obese person is a situation that can lead to diabetes. According to medical professionals, in fact, more that 25 percent of all obese people have diabetes, whether they know it or not. Much lesser known, however, is the fact that
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If you’re someone living with diabetes, you probably spend more time than most people think about proper foot care. That’s because the blood vessel and nerve damage that come from this illness can lead to serious health concerns if left unchecked. The key phrase here is “if left unchecked.” You can avoid injuries and keep
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Diabetes can be a difficult illness to manage by yourself. If one of your loved ones has recently been diagnosed with this condition, it’s understandable that they might feel upset, scared or confused. But there are ways you can help them cope with their diagnosis, and help them understand their new lifestyle. In this blog
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