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Diabetes is a metabolic condition, which is characterized by pathological changes with regard to insulin metabolism and blood sugar levels. All over the world, there are millions of people who suffer from this chronic disorder, requiring permanent treatment (often in the form of insulin shots). There are several types of diabetes, each with its own manifestations, but all require careful monitoring of blood sugar levels and adequate management/treatment. Main diabetes types – type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes Type 1, also known as juvenile diabetes, is an autoimmune condition. What happens is that the overactive immune system attacks the pancreas, affecting insulin production. This causes people to become dependent on artificial insulin. Type 2, more commonly referred to as diabetes mellitus, affects the use of insulin...

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Ketogenic diet for type 2 diabetes: Is It safe?

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Type 2 diabetes is a condition affecting blood sugar levels that can be managed by following a healthful diet and maintaining a healthy weight. People who are obese can reduce their risk of developing diabetes by eating a balanced, nutritious diet. Following a diet that is full of vitamins and minerals and low in added sugars and unhealthful fats can help people to lose some of the extra weight. People who lose 5-10 percent of their body weight can lower their risk of developing diabetes by 58 percent. For people with diabetes or people with pre-diabetes, losing the same amount of body weight can help provide a noticeable improvement in blood sugar. For some people, the ketogenic diet is an effective way to control their diabetes. It...

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A Weight-Training Routine for Diabetes

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A Weight-Training Routine for Diabetes...

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10 Worst Processed Foods for People With Diabetes

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10 Worst Processed Foods for People With Diabetes...

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How to Naturally Help Manage Your Diabetes

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Over the past few decades, the prevalence of conditions such as diabetes and cancer have increased. Even though there have been major medical advances in the treatment of these conditions, it has led many people to wonder if there are healthier alternatives that can treat these diseases or prevent them in the first place. Diabetes, in particular, diabetes type two, can be helped by trying to change your lifestyle and improve the food you eat. Here are some natural ways to help to manage your diabetes. Learning About Diabetes It is important that you understand how diabetes affects you and what you need to do to make the condition manageable. The first step, however, is to get a diagnosis from a doctor if you feel that something...

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Foods for Diabetics: 5 Best Food Choices for People with Diabetes

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By Athena Philis-Tsimikas, M.D. Living with type 2 diabetes means making smart choices for meals, snacks, and beverages — especially if you are also trying to lose or maintain your weight. You may often feel as though you are given a long list of foods to avoid and a shortlist of recommended ones. Instead of restricting yourself to certain foods, think in broader terms. The following five tips can serve as general guidelines to help you make smart choices while still leaving you a number of options. 1. Opt for Whole Grains Fiber is the big benefit of whole grains — it helps keep blood sugar levels steady, helps with digestion, and fills you up faster so you’re less likely to overeat. In addition, research has shown that eating...

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5 Shocking Symptoms Of Diabetes

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By KAREN CICERO Not every case of type 2 diabetes symptoms presents the obvious—unquenchable thirst, nonstop bathroom trips, and numbness in your hands or feet. Look out for these other subtle signs that something may be amiss with your blood sugar. 1. You've noticed unpleasant skin changes Dark, velvety patches in the folds of skin, usually on the back of the neck, elbows, or knuckles, are often an early warning sign of too-high blood sugar levels and diabetes symptoms. Although genetics or hormonal conditions can cause the skin disorder, called acanthosis nigricans, "when I notice the patches, the first thing I do is test my patient's blood sugar," says Sanjiv Saini, MD, a dermatologist in Edgewater, Maryland. "High insulin levels promote the growth of skin cells, and melanin, a...

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3 Upsetting Ways Caffeine Impacts YOUR Diabetes

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by Chris Ruden Diabetes & Caffeine Ah, caffeine! The euphoric happiness elexor that brings joy to any morning and makes people’s stupidity just a little more bearable. I love caffeine. And if you are an extremist like me, you probably drink caffeine almost as much as you take insulin. I never really considered caffeine's role in diabetes until I recently came across a peer reviewed study that I stared at for hours [read: minutes] because I didn’t like what I read. After that, I began looking deeper into caffeine’s infamous role in diabetes and here is what I found. Benefits of Caffeine Aside from the awesome mood boost, caffeine was originally thought to improve symptoms in type 2 diabetics and reduce the risk of diabetes all together along with other diseases...

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