Eating candy can be a controversial topic for people with diabetes. Misconceptions about sugar and candy being off-limits for people with diabetes can be found in the public mindset, in media and entertainment, and within the medical community itself. With the Halloween season upon us, both kids and adults with diabetes as well as their …
Macrovascular complications of diabetes can have long-term effects on different parts of the body. Some of these complications become apparent when a person first receives a diagnosis, others years later. Macrovascular disease affects the large blood vessels, including the coronary arteries, the aorta, and the large arteries in the brain and limbs. In this article, …
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Following a low-carbohydrate vegan diet led to greater improvement in several health measures compared to a standard vegetarian diet in people with type 2 diabetes — although both diets were beneficial, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. A vegan diet is completely free of animal products — that …
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Diabetes is a rapidly growing health issue in the United States, with reportedly over 37 million Americans living with it on a daily basis. According to the CDC, the majority of these cases are Type 2 diabetes, specifically. Although this disease mostly occurs in those over the age of 45, its cases among children and …
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JULIE PEARSON ANDERSON AND MELISSA FULLER for the Neighborhood Extra The good news is type 2 diabetes is preventable and manageable. But diabetes is a growing problem, and here’s why awareness of diabetes is important. Check out the following eye-opening facts about diabetes from the American Diabetes Association, Harvard School of Public Health, and the …
Having diabetes for a long time raises your risk of diabetic neuropathy, or permanent nerve damage. You may notice numbness, tingling, and pain in your feet first, and then elsewhere in your body. Treatment can help ease symptoms, but managing your blood sugar may help prevent this condition. Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most …
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