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Diabetes Self-Management : how to know the Glycemic Index?

27/11/15

Over the past few weeks we’ve looked at several common meal-planning approaches for diabetes management. There are other approaches out there, too, including fat gram counting and the use of sample menus. And chances are, you might use your own approach or a hybrid of approaches. The point is that there is no one right […]

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Type 1 Diabetes: An Unrelenting Disease

01/12/15

All of those factors make getting the right amount of insulin a difficult balancing act. Too much insulin can cause blood sugar levels to dip dangerously low, leading to confusion and mood changes, or even seizures and death, according to JDRF (formerly called the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Too little insulin leaves blood sugar levels […]

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Eating omega-3 fatty acids tied to better heart health

30/06/16

Eating fish, seafood, seeds and nuts rich in omega-3 fatty acids regularly may help to lower the risk of dying from heart attacks, studies from 16 countries suggest. Read full article here: cbc.ca Consuming omega-3s from plant and seafood sources several times a week was associated with about a 10 per cent lower risk of fatal […]

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Prevalence of Prediabetes on the Rise: Understanding the Risks

11/10/23

Prediabetes is a preoccupying health issue that is growing on a global scale. According to a recent study published by PubMed, the prevalence of prediabetes has increased dramatically over the years, from 22.0% to 33.1% among the American adult population. Understanding this phenomenon and its implications is essential for preventing the progression to type 2 […]

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Controlling blood pressure, sugar, cholesterol linked to lower cardiovascular disease

28/04/16

While controlling blood pressure, blood sugar and LDL-cholesterol levels reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes, only 7 percent of diabetic participants in three major heart studies had recommended levels of these three factors, according to research from the Heart Disease Prevention Program at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. […]

Facts, figures and statistics about diabetes on World Health Day

19/09/16

World Health Organisation states 422 million people are affected by diabetes in a report for World Health Day. Read the full article at: www.ibtimes.co.uk Statistics An estimated 422 million adults were living with diabetes in 2014, a figure which has risen from 108 million in 1980. High blood sugar levels are linked to 3.7 million […]

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Physical exercise: an ally in the fight against diabetes

11/10/23

Diabetes is an increasingly common medical condition that can have serious health consequences. However, recent scientific studies suggest that a powerful weapon in the management of diabetes may be more achievable than you thought: physical exercise. Overview of diabetes Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels. There are two main types […]

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Carb counting lesson #2: Simple and Complex Carbohydrates

21/11/15

If you’re type 2 diabetic you need to get your head around the different types of carbohydrates. We explain here what simple and complex carbs are with examples. For best health and blood sugar regulation, choosing complex carbs is the better choice. But, it’s also important to remember that many complex carbs are still high in overall […]

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Diabetes Can Kill If Unmanaged

18/04/17

Diabetes is an endocrine disorder that affects 29 million people in the United States. A recent study in PLoS ONE reported that these individuals are as high as four times more at risk to die as a result of the disorder. And, eight out of the 29 million cases of diabetes remain undiagnosed (according to the […]

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Study finds eating pears regularly may improve blood pressure, heart function | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis

12/04/16

Eating fresh pears may improve blood pressure and vascular function in middle-aged men and women who are at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. “These initial results are very promising,” said lead author Sarah A Johnson, who conducted the research while at Florida State University. “With metabolic […]

Low-calorie diet reversed diabetes in half of patients, study finds

12/12/17

A low-calorie diet can reverse type 2 diabetes and save the lives of millions of sufferers of the preventable condition, research suggests. Eating between 825 and 850 calories a day for three to five months put the disease into remission in almost half of patients in a new study, according to the Daily Mail. The Diabetes […]