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How do I figure out what is driving my increase levels?
I am 80 years old and was diagnosed in early 2000. I manaed with diet for a while but have been on insuilin for 6...Read more...
spike in sugar level
Found out I had diabetes after by-pass surgery 9 years ago . OK controlled it fine with metformin . Then 2.5 years...Read more...
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Green Bean and Orange Salad with Chicken
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 Granny Smith apples 1... View Recipe...
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Study Shows Combination Exercise Program Helps Type 2 Diabetics Improve Blood Sugar Levels
We’ve long known the overwhelming benefits of exercise—it helps you lose weight, control blood pressure and...Read more...
Heart Attack Risk Increases as the Thermostat Drops
According to research published this year in the British Medical Journal, the rate of heart attacks increases as...Read more...
Interactive Map Illustrates the Spread of Diabetes Over Last Decade
You might not realize it, but maps play a crucial role in studying disease. One of the earliest and best examples...Read more...
Alcohol and Diabetes: Tips and Concerns
If you have diabetes, should you drink alcohol? That question has long been debated, with "it depends" being the...Read more...
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Rockstar Bret Michaels on Diabetes
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Diabetes Nutrition Tips
People with diabetes have the same nutritional needs as anyone else. Along with exercise and medications (insulin or oral diabetes pills), nutrition is extremely important for good diabetes control. By eating well-balanced meals in the correct amounts, you can keep your blood glucose level as close to normal (non-diabetes level) as possible.
- What is a "free food"?
- Making healthy food choices
- Reading food labels
- Sweeteners & desserts in diabetes
- Why do I need to see a dietitian?
- Can I eat foods with sugar in them?
- Why does losing weight help my diabetes?
- How can I cut the fat in my diet?
- Are some fats better than others?
- What foods can I eat a lot of?
- What can I do if I overeat over the holidays?
- Can I use low calorie sweeteners?
- How much weight should I lose each week?
- Can I drink alcohol?
- Isn't glucose control easier if I eat the same things every day?
- What vitamins will help my diabetes?
- Are there herbs that will help my diabetes?