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There are two types of diabetes, which consists of Type I and Type II. It is important to understand the distinction between the two and how both are treated. Type 1 diabetes is commonly found in children and/or adolescents, but may also...More

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2. What Exactly Is This ?Gestational Diabetes??

Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition that occurs during pregnancy. It is one of top health complications that a woman has to face during pregnancy. Indeed a double curse! If woman had gestational diabetes during pregnancy...More

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3. Women, Diabetes and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: How Exercise Can Help

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Some women are at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes because of a syndrome that often goes undiagnosed: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, affects between six and ten percent of women who are of childbearing age. One of...More

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4. Carbohydrates, High Blood Sugars, Diabetes - know the connection?

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There is a strong connection between es, high blood sugars and diabetes. Carbohydrates give your body the energy, or fuel, it needs to function properly. There are two types of es; simple and complex. Simple...More

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5. Why Knowing Your Body Mass Index Can Help You Fight Diabetes

This is how staggering the rise of obesity has become: according to the Surgeon General's office, the number of obese or overweight adults in this country is 50% higher than it was just a decade ago. Recent studies have projected that 1/3 of the...More

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6. Quick Guide To Understanding Your Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fatlike substance which is found in tissue of humans and or animals. It plays important roles in cell membrane structure, certain hormones, and manufacturing vitamin D. Our livers procude all of cholesterol that we need for...More

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7. Can I Go Tanning With Diabetes?

Diabetes and Tanning If you are undergoing treatment for lupus or diabetes or are susceptible to cold sores, be aware that these conditions can be aggravated through exposure to ultraviolet radiation from tanning devices, sunlamps, or natural...More

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8. How To Live With Diabetes?

One of the most dreaded diseases is diabetes. It is a killer disease and it is really very difficult to control. Going by the official US stats, diabetes is the third biggest giant killer among the deadly diseases in the United States of America. The...More

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9. How Insulin Affects Us?

The glycemic index helps us to understand which foods are best and worst for controlling our blood glucose levels. As we have seen, when blood glucose levels get too high, insulin is released into the bloodstream by the pancreas to help...More

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10. Is There Self Test For Diabetes?

Sixteen million Americans have diabetes, yet many are not aware of it. African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans have a higher rate of developing diabetes during their lifetime. Diabetes has potential long term complications that can affect the...More

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