Archive For November, 2009

The Cost of Living with Diabetes

By | November 25, 2009

The American Diabetes Association, in its 2005 national statistics revealed that almost 21 million people or 7% of the population in the US have diabetes. Consequently, it is estimated that in the United States alone, about $92 billion are spent each year on the treatment and medical care for diabetes. In the same study, it [...]

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Obesity Can Cause Diabetes

By | November 23, 2009

The prevalence of diabetes is definitely a major concern in the world today. According to the 2005 survey by the American Diabetes Association, about 20.8 million or 7% of the US population have diabetes. Of this figure, only 14.6 million have been properly diagnosed. Another staggering fact is that 1.5 million cases of pre-diabetes were [...]

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Important Things To Know About Diabetes

By | November 18, 2009

In its 2005 report, the ADA or the American Diabetes Association reveals that about 21 million people in the US have diabetes. More than this, the cases of diabetes are expected to increase worldwide as 54 million people were found to have a pre-diabetes condition. Although there is no cure for diabetes, this condition can [...]

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How to Cope When Diagnosed with Diabetes

By | November 16, 2009

To find out that you have diabetes could be terrifying and overwhelming at the same time. The series of complications associated with this disease can definitely alarm anyone with this condition. Nevertheless, managing diabetes starts from accepting that you have the condition and understanding more about it. The fact is, it is possible to live [...]

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Type 2 Diabetic Diets To Avoid

By | November 11, 2009

Have you been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? The good news is, diabetes can be controlled. According to a medical research conducted by the American Diabetes Association, the risks and complications associated with Type 2 Diabetes can be avoided through proper diet, exercise and correct self-management education. In this article, we will discuss the kind [...]

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