Salt: An Unsuspecting Diabetic Culprit?

Table salt has been linked to hypertension (high blood pressure), but there may be another side to salt that can make it more ominous for those who either are or may become diabetic.

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What is a Blood Glucose Meter and Why Do I Need a Free One?

For diabetics a blood glucose meter can literally be a lifesaver. The proper use of a meter allows the user to avoid both hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The need to keep glucose in balance is vital to effectively managing the disease.

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Fiber May Cut Heart Risk for Diabetes Patients

The findings show "clear beneficial effects" in all categories measured, say the researchers. The heart disease risk factors of the participants improved. Heart disease is the leading cause of diabetes-related death, according to the AHA

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Invisible Illness Week Features Virtual Conference and Fresh Awareness

Did you know that nearly 1 in 2 people in the USA have a chronic illness? The kind that others can't see -- like diabetes.

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5 t0 7 years average to diagnose diabetes

I have gone for several years with diabetic symptoms. In a class, i was taught it is taking 5 to 7 years for diagnosis. Periodic blood routine blood screen panels don't always show elevated glucose levels. In my case, my recent A1C test came out a little under 7. What diagnosed this was home monitoring. I go from hypoglycemic to too high in hours. Some 'fainting episodes' which was inferred to be related to my... read more

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What are the benefits of fiber?

Importance that FOOD can make to your diet and control insulin balance.

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Diabetes Case Shows Pitfalls of Treatment Rules

Last year, a national guideline-setting group abruptly withdrew a controversial diabetes standard it adopted in 2006 that called for aggressive control of blood sugar, or glucose. The change came after a large federal study indicated that lowering glucose too quickly or too much in some patients could harm or even kill them.

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‘Fair’ to ask Sotomayor about diabetes, expert says

A senator asking Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor about her diabetes wouldn’t be out of line, an expert on the disease says.

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Court Nominee Manages Diabetes With Discipline

Judge Sonia Sotomayor succeeds with (or despite) her diabetes.

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Court Nominee Manages Diabetes With Discipline

Judge Sonia Sotomayor succeeds with (or despite) her diabetes.

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