A new study conducted at the University of California revealed that low levels of vitamin D in the blood might lead to the development of Type 1 diabetes. Medical researchers studied frozen blood samples taken from 1,000 active-duty military personnel in 2008 and 2009, before they developed Type 1 diabetes, and compared them to blood […]
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The medical research stacked up against the regular consumption of soft drinks, both sugar- and artificially-sweetened, is astounding when it comes to increasing your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. However, a small portion of that same research has shined a suspect light on caffeine as well and the fact that it may temporarily prevent […]
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Being diagnosed with diabetes is a live changing moment. You are filled with questions about your health and long term prognosis. Eating a diabetic diet is one important step in changing your health for the better. Eating poorly could be a leading factor in getting diabetes, and eating well can help manage it. So let’s take a look at 15 amazing health foods that can help manage your type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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If you’ve been for a cholesterol check lately, you’re probably still suffering from hunger pangs. However, a new Canadian study suggests that fasting for a minimum of eight hours pre-test might not really be necessary. The study analyzed cholesterol test results for a range of 200,000 patients who had recently consumed food (less than one hour before […]
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Overview Diabetes is a chronic medical condition marked by the body’s inability to regulate insulin levels, which can lead to excessive blood sugar. There are three types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body makes very little insulin or no insulin at all. It typically onsets during childhood or adolescence and must be […]
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April Armstrong and a number of her colleagues from the University of California have just completed a review of 27 previous studies on psoriasis and have found a link to diabetes. Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes redness and itchiness. Psoriasis has been previously linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular incidents, and […]
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