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Diabetes Management

What is diabetes?

All your body cells need energy, and their primary source is glucose, which requires the hormone insulin to enter the cells. In diabetes, there is a lack of insulin, or insulin cannot do its job correctly, which causes various symptoms and health problems. If you have diabetes, your body cannot control your blood glucose effectively. […]

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Diabetes and Nutrition

Common types of eating disorders associated with type 1 diabetes

Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. Each of these disorders is associated with different but sometimes overlapping symptoms. People exhibiting any combination of these symptoms may have an eating disorder and should be evaluated by a health care provider.What is anorexia nervosa?Anorexia nervosa is a

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Diabetes and Nutrition

DIABETES FRIENDLY FRUITS (eat in moderation!)

GUAVA Guava is an obscure tropical fruit that’s subtly acidic, with a sweetness that intensifies as you eat your way to the center. Guava has a higher concentration of lycopene—an antioxidant that fights prostate cancer—than any other fruit or vegetable, including tomatoes and watermelon. In addition, 1 cup of the stuff provides 688 milligrams of

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How to prevent high blood pressure, delay its onset, or reduce its severity.

How to prevent high blood pressure, delay its onset, or reduce its severity. Many people with undiagnosed hypertension do not know something is wrong until the damage is done. Even small increases in blood pressure will increase your risk for a cardiovascular event. For every mm Hg increase in your blood pressure, your risk for

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Diabetes Management

HOW WELL DO YOU SLEEP?

Sleeping less or having disrupted sleep affects brain function, imbalances the hormones, and increases inflammation. All these factors can negatively affect your blood glucose. First, fewer than 6 hours of nightly sleep is associated with an increased risk of developing prediabetes, diabetes, and the sinister friends of diabetes (including hypertension, obesity, and heart diseases).In a

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Hypertension management

KIDNEY DISEASE

Chronic kidney disease occurs when the kidneys cannot filter excess water and waste out of the body while making urine. The cause of the disease dictates the type of treatment. High blood pressure and diabetes put you at greater risk for kidney disease. If diabetes is the cause, the first sign of associated kidney disease

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Hypertension management

Phosphorus: Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

What Is Phosphorus? Phosphorus is a mineral that helps keep your bones healthy. It also helps keep blood vessels and muscles working. Phosphorus is found naturally in foods rich in protein, such as meat, poultry, fish, nuts, beans, and dairy products. Phosphorus is also added to many processed foods. Why Is Phosphorus Important for People

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