People with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of heart disease than people who aren’t living with the condition. Learn 10 ways to protect your heart.
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10 foods to avoid at breakfast
Did you know that some breakfast foods can be downright detrimental to your blood sugar levels first thing in the morning when you have diabetes?
Carb counting: a meal planning solution that offers flexibility
Carbohydrate counting or “carb counting,” is a meal planning technique for managing blood glucose levels that is based on the premise that carbohydrate-containing foods have the greatest effect on blood glucose compared to foods that contain mainly protein or fat.
Eating to prevent diabetes
Here’s a scenario that may sound familiar to you or someone you know. You go to the doctor for a routine checkup and you’re told that your blood sugar is a bit high and if you\re not careful you could end up with diabetes.
Acanthosis nigricans: causes, symptoms and treatments you should know about
Acanthosis nigricans is a symptom of diabetes that causes dark patches to appear on the skin. It is associated high blood sugar levels.
Weight loss medications: what’s new and what you need to know
Obesity is a chronic health problem that is often progressive and difficult to treat. An estimated 80% to 90% of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese.
