Category: Diabetes

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How Eating Added Sugar Puts You at Higher Risk for Health Issues

Added sugars are a big part of the modern American diet. Learn more about the health risks and where they hide to take added sugars off the table.

GLP-1 Agonists for Diabetes: Can They Also Be Used for Weight Loss?

In recent months, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs have been in the news, as people who don’t have diabetes use them to help shed pounds. But what are GLP-1 agonists, and are they safe for weight loss?

Why Diabetes and Oral Health Are Connected

The rewards of good oral hygiene go far beyond a brilliant smile and fresh breath. If you have diabetes, maintaining oral health can reduce the risk of harming your teeth and gums. In short, caring for your mouth is an important part of living with diabetes.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Helps Prevent or Reverse Metabolic Syndrome

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, about 1 in 3 American adults has metabolic syndrome. While the exact causes of metabolic syndrome are unclear, recent research suggests that chronic inflammation may play a role in the development of the condition. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet offers multiple benefits in the fight against metabolic syndrome and may even be able to reverse it.

Diabetic Eye Disease: How Diabetes Affects Your Vision

Diabetes can cause problems throughout your body, and that includes your eyes.

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Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes Management

Are you managing your diabetes well? Could you do a little better? Medical Nutrition Therapy is a great way to optimize your diabetes care.

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The Connection Between Diabetes and Arthritis

Diabetes and arthritis affect a large number of U.S. adults. Although the conditions themselves are very different, they often occur together. Why?

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Diabetes in Children: What Parents Should Know

The number of children diagnosed with diabetes in the United States grows every year. Parents can help manage diabetes in children by understanding the diagnosis and helping their kids make healthy lifestyle changes.

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Staying Hydrated When You Have Diabetes

When you have diabetes, it is extremely important to stay well-hydrated. Even mild dehydration can cause your blood sugar to become unstable. Learn why and what you can do.

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The Relationship Between Diabetes and Heart Disease

Heart disease is a common health issue that many people understand the basics of. But the connection between diabetes and heart disease may not be as well known. Learn why people living with diabetes should pay careful attention to their heart health.