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The type 2 diabetes epidemic: How you can fight back
Diabetes comes in two forms: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough insulin or use insulin properly.…
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Protect your bones from effects of diabetes
Diabetes is known for causing serious side effects including cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, strokes and limb amputations. Unfortunately, your bone health also is at risk if you have diabetes.…
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Diabetes monitoring systems: It’s about knowing your numbers
A good quality of life while living with diabetes is possible especially when you know your blood sugar numbers. For people diagnosed with diabetes, consistent blood sugar rates are…
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Type 1 diabetes in children: What you need to know
The incidence of diabetes is on the rise across the world – including type 1 diabetes among children. Type 1 diabetes management can be challenging. It requires testing your blood…
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New diabetes medications may treat heart disease
Diabetes and heart failure often go hand-in-hand. Recognizing this, recently developed diabetes medications called SGLT-2 inhibitors may be able to effectively treat heart failure in patients regardless of whether…
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Gestational diabetes: What happens when pregnancy affects your blood sugar?
Women go through many changes during pregnancy, including changes in how their bodies process insulin. Pregnancy causes your body to become more insulin resistant. This isn’t a problem for…
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Diabetes increases risk of heart failure
People who have diabetes are at two- to four-times greater risk of having heart failure compared to individuals without diabetes. This is according to a study published in the…
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Sugar or artificial sweeteners? What’s best for diabetes
Are artificial sweeteners safe for diabetes? Should I use honey or agave nectar instead of sugar? I have diabetes – what is the best sugar substitute? With conflicting information…