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The Right Foods for a Diabetic

September 6th, 2010

Diabetes Mellitus is known to be one of the ten leading causes of death across the globe. In the US alone, statistics show that an estimated 21 million people or 7% of the population have diabetes. In addition, 54 million Americans have been diagnosed to have a pre-diabetic condition. In Canada, diabetes is known to be the 7th leading cause of death. These staggering reports were given by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases.

But despite the fact that diabetes is a chronic disease, it is a relief to learn that the condition is manageable. According to the American Diabetes Association based on its landmark study conducted during the 2002 Diabetes Prevention Program, people who are in the pre-diabetic stage can lower the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes through proper diet, correct physical activity and self-management education. Read more…

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Do It Yourself : Control Your Diabetes At Home

August 25th, 2010

Whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, it is comforting to know that there are simple steps that you can do to manage your health condition. Learning to take control is the key to living an enjoyable life despite having diabetes. In this article, let’s talk about the steps you can do to keep your diabetes in manageable.

Educate Yourself
Living with diabetes, you need to feel personal responsibility in managing your health condition. You need to cooperate with your physician and educate yourself about your disease. Remember, your physician, friends, and family can only give you the support you need. Ultimately, it is up to you to take control of you life. Read more…

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How to Spot Diabetes in Adults

August 3rd, 2010

The American Diabetes Association reveals that more than 20.8 million people in the United States alone have Diabetes. Of this number, 6.2 million people are not even aware that they have Diabetes. In this article, let us discuss the symptoms of diabetes in adults.

According to the World Health Organization, there are three types of Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes. Pregnant women may develop Gestational Diabetes and can cease after childbirth. On the other hand, Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes are lifetime conditions.

People who suffer from Type 1 Diabetes do not produce insulin so they need continuous shots to balance their bodies’ insulin levels. What about people with Type 2 Diabetes? These people have failing pancreas which may produce too little or too much insulin or develop a resistance to insulin. Type 2 Diabetes can be acquired as a result of a person’s eating habits and lifestyle. Read more…

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Can a Type 2 Diabetic Enjoy Alcoholic Drinks

July 7th, 2010

If you’re a person with Type 2 Diabetes, perhaps you may be wondering if it’s possible for you to enjoy alcoholic drinks. Is it completely forbidden for a diabetic to drink alcohol? Will alcoholic drinks put his health a risk or in great danger?

The fact is, the effect of an alcoholic drink to a diabetic depends on the amount of alcohol he consumes. In fact, drinking a small amount of alcohol may actually help lower a person’s blood sugar levels. On the other hand, drinking more alcohol can result to increase of your blood sugar level. Just as it is important to exercise moderation with your eating habits, it is also important to practice moderation in drinking alcoholic beverages. Read more…

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Your Fastest Way To Lose Belly Fat

April 4th, 2010

When you carry excess weight in your mid section you are at a higher risk of having a stroke or a heart attack. Belly fat is also responsible for high level of bad cholesterol in your system. If you don’t lose your belly fat you might develop high blood pressure, heart disease and even Type 2 diabetes.

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