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Diabetes Causes: What Causes Diabetes?

October 10th, 2008 by April Wilson
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Diabetes Mellitus, often simply referred to as “diabetes,” is a metabolic disorder that affects millions of Americans. Those with this condition produce no insulin, cannot produce enough insulin, or cannot properly utilize the insulin they do produce.

Diabetes & High Cholesterol

October 8th, 2008 by Gwen Novak
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If you have diabetes, your risk for heart disease and stroke is the same as people who already have heart disease. Because of this, your target LDL levels should be lower than the average person’s.

Top Dietary Tips For Diabetics

September 26th, 2008 by April Wilson
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Those with type 2 diabetes have to be extremely careful to avoid big jumps in blood glucose levels. Simple carbohydrates are easily broken down and absorbed, causing blood glucose levels to shoot up.

Ketoacidosis & A Diabetic Coma

September 15th, 2008 by Lillian Taylor
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Ketoacidosis is primarily a complication of the condition diabetes mellitus. When blood sugar levels are high and there is no insulin present that can be utilized by the cells, the body uses reserves from fat, releasing ketones that are harmful to the body.

Low Sugar Foods That Fit Into A Diabetic Diet

September 2nd, 2008 by Lillian Taylor
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Sometimes the hardest part about making healthy choices is deciphering between what is and what is not healthy. The following is a list of tips to aid in your decisions for picking healthy foods.

Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar Naturally With Banaba

August 20th, 2008 by Lillian Taylor
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Banaba was first utilized by populations within the Philippines. In the Philippines, banaba is utilized commonly as a medicinal plant with certain capabilities to control diabetes mellitus.

Medical Diagnosis Of Diabetes Through Glucose Metrics

August 7th, 2008 by Lillian Taylor
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Currently, there exist three tests for the diagnosis of diabetes and pre-diabetes. These include the fasting plasma glucose test (FPG), the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), and the random plasma glucose test.

Treating Diabetes With Bitter Melon

July 25th, 2008 by Lillian Taylor
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Bitter melon, scientifically known as Momordica charantia, is of the plant family Cucurbitaceae. It is a tropical vine that is known to be grown for the production of fruit, namely bitter melon.

Type 1 Diabetes Causes: Myths & Facts

July 14th, 2008 by Lillian Taylor
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Fact: Diabetes is not contagious. It is typically a disease associated with both environmental (lifestyle and diet) and genetic factors.

Vitamin D May Lower Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes Up To Forty Percent

July 1st, 2008 by Lillian Taylor
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Diabetes type 2 is the most common form of diabetes. The pancreas within individuals that have type 2 diabetes is capable of producing insulin, but does not secrete it in adequate amounts or the body is unable to properly utilize the insulin that is secreted.

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