Nuts are excellent sources of many vitamins and nutrients. They also have numerous health benefits for people with diabetes, including lowering blood sugar and cholesterol, and reducing your risk of heart disease.
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Cholesterol management for people with diabetes
People with diabetes have an increased risk of heart disease, including high cholesterol levels. That’s why it’s important to understand your risks and take action to optimize your overall health. Read on to learn more about lowering your cholesterol levels.
Your ‘to do list’ for keeping your heart healthy
Heart health is very important for people with diabetes, since there is a higher risk of heart disease than for people who don’t have diabetes.
7 things you need to know about diabetes and heart health
If you have diabetes, it’s important to pay attention to your heart health. Heart disease is a common complication of diabetes. In fact, people with diabetes are 3 times more likely to die of heart disease compared to those who don’t have diabetes. The good news is that there are a number of things you can do to reduce your risk.
An avocado a day keeps cholesterol away! The health benefits of avocado.
Learn the health benefits of avocados. They are a great source of vitamins and monounsaturated fat and a new study shows they can lower your cholesterol.
Dolores: dedicated to getting better
People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. Single and hard-working, Dolores at 55 years old defined herself primarily through her job.