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7-Day Diabetic Meal Plan

According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million people in the United States have diabetes. Monitoring blood sugar levels is extremely important because blood sugar levels that are too high can result in hyperglycemia. Below you will find tips and some ideas for foods that you can use wh

Management of the Obese Child

The NICE guidelines on the identification, assessment, and management of overweight and obesity in adults and children are applied to the management of a severely obese child.

Silent Heart Disease With Some Diabetics

Myocardial ischemia, occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood to meet the metabolic needs, usually due to plaque build-up in the coronary arteries. Experts depict this disease as "silent" when there are no symptoms being presented.

Diabetic Diet - Foods That Lower Blood Sugar Levels

If you are diabetic then your body will not be producing enough insulin to correctly maintain the balance of sugar in the body. For this reason it is essential for anyone who suffers from diabetes to know what foods can lower the blood sugar levels. Typically it is suggested that a diet low in fat b

Human Genome & Diabetes

The human genome may govern many of our characteristics, but the genome is also rife with dangers that may lead to diseases when inherited. Diabetes usually develops later in life, and the odds are greatly intensified by environmental factors and personal choices, but there is also a large component

Three Ways to Reverse the Effects of Diabetes Type II

Diabetes is a serious and incurable disease which comes off as quietly and can remain undiagnosed for some years. Indeed is currently thought that there are over 1 million people in the UK alone who have the disease but are not aware of it. Part of the problem with this disease, is that there are no

Diabetes Misinformation Part 1

Are you confused about your diabetes? Do you really have to avoid sugar if you have diabetes? Do artificial sweeteners cause cancer? Are you "fine" if you have "borderline diabetes"? To get answers to these questions and many more please read on.

Accu-Chek Blood Sugar Meters Recalled

The FDA and Roche Diagnostics have announced a voluntary worldwide recall of specific Accu-Chek Aviva meters, which are used by people with diabetes to measure blood sugar levels.

Recommendations in Diets

Weight loss is a struggle for many Americans, according to Medline Plus. Approximately 66 percent of U.S. adults are obese or overweight. Inactivity, eating large portion sizes, consuming high fat foods and health issues can cause weight issues. Making healthy diet changes, however, can help you avo

Type 2 Diabetes and Blood Sugar Levels Later in Life!

Dealing with Type 2 diabetes can be very difficult, especially as you get older. As age sets in, things that seemed easy to manage can become more complicated and it may be more difficult to make the necessary lifestyle changes. However, the smart way to handle tough diabetic problems is to tackle t

Herbal Treatment For Diabetes

The use of herbs for treating human diseases dates back to prehistoric era when man was still extremely primitive. Nature has endowed humanity with the gifts of herbal treatments for many of the ailments that befall man. Although in prehistoric era, herbs were indiscriminately use as man was still e

Diabetes - What Are The Risk Factors?

Diabetes is an insidious disease that sneaks up on millions of Americans every year without any ostensible warning. Yet the risk factors are as obvious as the nose on your face. Here's what they are and how you can overcome some of them.

Diabetes - A Metabolic Disease

Diabetes is a metabolic disease that affects the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy. The food that we eat is broken down into a form of sugar called glucose, which is the main source of energy for the human body.

What Medicare Beneficiaries Should Know If They Have Diabetes

Are you diabetic or pre-diabetic? As of 2007, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) cited diabetes as the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. Plus as of June 2008 the CDC estimated that approximately 24 million Americans have diabetes, while another 54 million are estimated to be pre-diabetic

Diabetes Symptoms

Today diabetes is affecting more and more people. It happens due to many reasons. These days even children are showing the symptoms of diabetes which is very unnatural.

Type 2 Diabetes - Short and Long Term Complications

If your blood sugar level drops below your target range, it's known as low blood sugar. Your blood sugar level can drop for many reasons, including skipping a meal and getting more physical activity than normal.