Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition, meaning constantly-recurring, in which your body’s immune system destroys specific cells in your pancreas, resulting in your pancreas producing little or none of the hormone that regulates glucose in the blood. Let’s take a look at the causes and risk factors of type 1 diabetes.
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One way to manage diabetes is to adopt a regular physical exercise routine. Movement helps you control your symptoms and prevents your condition from damaging internal organs. Here are 12 exercise tips for diabetics.
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If your child has type 1 diabetes (once referred to as juvenile diabetes), there are some things you should know to help them manage the disease and improve their quality of life, including these 12.
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The holiday season is a very tempting time of your to fill your mouth with empty carbohydrates and sweets, which can be unhealthy especially if you have diabetes. If you are going to join in on the festivities, it’s important to set a few guidelines and rules for yourself. Here are some sweet ways to manage diabetes over the holidays.
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There are many healthy foods that diabetics can safely snack on, including these 15.
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Millions of Americans have borderline diabetes, or prediabetes. Here are the common signs and symptoms to watch for.
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