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Diabetes: What to Expect When You Visit Your Doctor

May 19th, 2010

It is recommended for a person with diabetes to work closely with his physician. Regular visits to your doctor are crucial in preventing serious complications that are associated with diabetes. As a diabetic patient, it is your duty to take care of your body. You should never neglect or ignore the importance of regular medical check-ups in keeping your diabetes in control.

If it’s going to be your visit with a doctor, what are the things you should expect? Here are some practical suggestions that a diabetic should do whenever visiting their doctor for their scheduled check-up: Read more…

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What You Should Know About Hypoglycemia

January 14th, 2010

Intensive Insulin Therapy has long been a treatment used to control Type 1 Diabetes. However, a recent report published by the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) reveals that this type of treatment is not without risk. Why the concern? If you are a diabetic taking insulin shots, what important information should you know about hypoglycemia?

What is Hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia is a medical condition where a person experiences an excessively low blood glucose level. We all know that diabetics constantly struggle with high blood glucose level or hyperglycemia. Thus, to keep their diabetes in control, they need to make sure that their blood sugar is just at a normal range.   Read more…

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Diabetes Complications Rate Worse for Older Mexican-American

January 1st, 2010

Diabetes News Hound summary: The percentage of Mexican Americans with Type 2 diabetes has almost doubled in the last 17 years…

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10 Vital Steps To Avoid Diabetes Complications

December 28th, 2009

The best way to deal with diabetes is to avoid serious complications that may come with it. In this article, we’ll discuss the ten vital steps to prevent diabetes complications.

1.    Be determined to manage your diabetes. Understanding what diabetes is, its causes and complications, and all information that is associated with it can help you deal with it more easily. Who are the persons who can best help you understand more about diabetes?   Read more…

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How Your Body Reacts To Artificial Sweeteners

November 20th, 2009

Stevia is suggested as a sweetener to Dr. Malay’s patients rather than other artificial sweeteners, as those can cause Type 2 Diabetes complications

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