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Type 2 Diabetes in Young People Puts Their Eyes At Risk
By Langis Michaud Your Health

Type 2 Diabetes in Young People Puts Their Eyes At Risk

Sixteen-year-old Karl is seen for the first time in my optometry practice. He was referred to me for a fluctuating vision problem. During his examination, I saw signs suggesting he may have diabetes, which could have explained the fluctuating vision. This suspicion became a reality when his family doctor confirmed the diagnosis. Karl’s world was […]

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Type 1.5 Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
By Katherine George Your Health

Type 1.5 Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Diabetes affects millions of Americans. However, most people don’t realize there are more than just two types. Here’s a closer look at latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), also known as type 1.5 diabetes, including the symptoms, causes, treatment options, and some prevention tips.

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Carbohydrates Diabetics Should Be Eating
Medically Reviewed Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Carbohydrates Diabetics Should Be Eating

Many diabetics avoid carbohydrates as part of their strategy to control blood sugars, but they’re missing out on many nutrients their bodies need. This guide reviews how people with diabetes can add healthy carbohydrates to their everyday diet without compromising their blood sugar.

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Lanches seguros e saudáveis para diabéticos
Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Fitness & Nutrição

Lanches seguros e saudáveis para diabéticos

Ser diagnosticado com diabetes tipo 1 ou tipo 2 pode ser assustador e intimidador. A boa notícia é que não é tão difícil criar um plano de dieta saudável e delicioso que o manterá seguro. O truque, é claro, é encontrar alimentos que não alterem seus níveis de açúcar no sangue. Felizmente, existem muitos alimentos […]

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Melhores superalimentos para diabetes
Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Fitness & Nutrição

Melhores superalimentos para diabetes

Todos nós sabemos que fazer escolhas alimentares conscientes da saúde é importante. Isso é ainda mais verdadeiro para aqueles que estão controlando uma condição como o diabetes. Também é importante lembrar que nem todos os alimentos têm o mesmo peso nutricional. Por exemplo, todas as verduras são boas para nós, mas a couve é melhor […]

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