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High Fructose Corn Syrup Potentially Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
By Assia Mortensen Researchers have noted a higher rate of Type 2 diabetes in countries where food contains high fructose corn syrup. The new study, which was published in the research journal Global Public Health, revealed that Type 2 diabetes … Continue reading
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Taking Care of Your Diabetes When You’re Sick
Whether you have a head cold or the flu, being sick can put all of your activities on hold. You’re forced to stop and take care of yourself. But, if you have diabetes, this demands extra attention. Why is that? … Continue reading
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The Importance of Foot Care for Diabetics
Managing diabetes does not just mean keeping your blood sugar levels in an acceptable range. It also means taking steps toward preventing health complications that can occur with diabetes. Diabetes can put you at risk for foot complications like foot … Continue reading
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Fenugreek for Diabetes and Cholesterol Support
For millennia, fenugreek has been used both as a medicine and as a food spice in Egypt, India, and the Middle East. It was traditionally recommended for increasing milk production in nursing women and for the treatment of wounds, bronchitis, … Continue reading
Diabetes Management at School and/or Work
Like most people, you’re busy—trying to accomplish a lot in a small amount of time. But when you have diabetes, you have to keep track of your blood glucose levels, give yourself medication, eat right, and exercise. These steps are … Continue reading
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Ginseng for Cold Prevention, Diabetes Support & Mental Functioning
There are three different herbs commonly called ginseng: Asian or Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng), American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), and Siberian “ginseng” (Eleutherococcus senticosus) . The latter herb is actually not ginseng at all and is discussed in a separate article. … Continue reading
Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Helpful in Treating Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
Lipoic acid, also known as alpha-lipoic acid, is a sulfur-containing fatty acid. It is found inside every cell of the body, where it helps generate the energy that keeps us alive and functioning. Lipoic acid is a key part of … Continue reading
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