By NeNa | Articles , Diabetes News
People with diabetes know Metformin pretty well. It’s the most popular drug used in the treatment of diabetes management. However, what’s concerning about this drug is that it’s linked to vitamin B12 deficiency. According to researchers, taking Metformin might contribute to a lack of vitamin B12. They discovered that 40 percent of the participants with […]
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By NeNa | Articles , Diabetes News
Doctors always tell us to eat more greens, but it turns out they could soon start prescribing broccoli. It was discovered that a powder which contains concentrated extract from broccoli could be extremely beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes. Research showed that the extract lowered blood glucose levels by up to ten percent in […]
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By NeNa | Articles , Foods & Diet Plans
Not only that planned intermittent fasting could help reverse type II diabetes, but it might also cut out the need for insulin while managing blood sugar. This is what doctors wrote in the journal BMJ Case Reports, and it’s pretty amazing. Three of their patients managed to cut out the need for insulin completely. Type […]
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By NeNa | Articles , Diet and Exercise
A low-carb diet, or ketogenic diet, is a diet designed by Dr. Geyelin in the 20s. He noticed that a low-carb diet reduces the number of seizures in his patients, and that’s how he created it. He discovered that the diet helps control hunger, reduce cholesterol levels, burn body fat, and control blood sugar levels. […]
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By NeNa | Articles , Diabetes Control , Diabetes Treatment
Diabetes is becoming one of the most common chronic diseases around the world with over 21 million people affected by it only in the US. It develops when the level of glucose in the blood is too high. There are two types of diabetes – type 1 and type 2. Common symptoms include increased urination, […]
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When people think of things which raise the blood glucose, they think of things such as pastries and candy bars. People who have diabetes often think about which things might raise their blood glucose. Well, everyone should know that carbs-rich and sugary foods aren’t the only things which can raise your blood glucose levels. You […]
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By NeNa | Articles , Diet and Exercise
Constant high blood sugar levels can lead to many health complications, especially if people don’t do anything to stabilize them. Blood glucose affects many parts of the body, so if it’s too high or too low it can damage the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, etc. That’s why people with diabetes should do certain lifestyle and […]
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You might not like tattoos, but that might change if you have diabetes (type 1 or type 2) and know that there is a tattoo that can help you control your blood sugar. Yes, such a thing really exists. You see, this isn’t like the conventional tattoos, these tattoos can save many lives. They change […]
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By NeNa | Articles , Diabetes News
Researchers claim that a newly developed drug combination can multiply insulin-producing cell rates so much that it could lead to a cure for the 21st-century epidemic called diabetes. People with diabetes don’t produce enough insulin-producing cells, called beta cells. As a result, the body lacks insulin so it can’t properly process glucose. In the past, […]
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By NeNa | Articles , Food & Recipes
Have you tried a purple sweet potato? Well, this variety of potato may have a similar name and appearance to the white variety, but it belongs to a different botanical family and is much healthier than the standard potato. The sweet potato is rich in different vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B, C, iron, selenium, […]
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