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Over 17 million Americans have diabetes with another million being diagnosed every year! If you find those numbers alarming, you’re in good company.
- A Global Epidemic
Given this definition, people living in developed countries of the world are not exempt from a growing global epidemic - one that has seen little attention until recently.
- Taking a stand against diabetes
A person who has diabetes or is at risk of getting diabetes should start living a life that is geared towards diabetes prevention.
- Eating Right
Most people who are healthy all their lives are getting diabetes and the culprit is the kind of food they eat
- The Stealth Disease
in a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine couple of years back, 4 out of 112 obese adolescents have the silent type of diabetes.
- Symptoms of Diabetes
If your family is prone to the disease, read this article to detect the symptoms of diabetes as early as possible.
- Diabetes Defined
The word diabetes is a familiar one with most people. Unfortunately, its familiarity stems from the fact that so many people have been afflicted with this disease
- Cardiovascular and Diabetes
Diabetes and cardiovascular system diseases has been recognized to be closely related to each other for some time now due to the so-called insulin resistance syndrome or metabolic syndrome.
- Pancreas and Diabetes
The pancreas is a gland that lies crosswise and behind the stomach. It is where insulin is produced and released into the body.
- Nutritionist
It is a must for people who have diabetes to acquire the assistance of a nutritionist.
- Eat protein first
Now it is recommended that people at with or at risk of acquiring diabetes includes more protein in their diets.
- Eating carbs
A diet high in carbohydrates has always been linked to an increased risk of diabetes.
- Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements
Here are a few significant vitamins, minerals and supplements against diabetes.
- Vegetables and Whole Grains
Instead of using bleached or white flours, individuals who have diabetes should turn to whole grains instead.
- Obesity and Diabetes
Research has suggested that there's a strong link between obesity and diabetes. It is one of the main causes of type 2 diabetes.
- Diet and exercise
Both type 1 and 2 diabetes can be avoided and improved with a regular moderate exercise regimen. In fact....
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