Diabetes

Why You May Need An Oversized Diabetic Slipper

August 24, 2010 Cardiovascular Disease

An oversized diabetic slipper is a type of footwear for diabetics that is designed for use primarily around the house. While there are quite a variety of standard slippers available, sometimes they are not quite large enough to handle the particular needs of the foot in question. There are a few reasons why you may [...]

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How Do You Know If You Have Diabetes?

August 11, 2010 Diabetes

“How do you know if you have diabetes?” is a common question for many people who are overweight or are growing older, especially those who have a family history of diabetes. While there certainly are some symptoms that you can watch for that can provide you with some warning, the only way that you will [...]

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What Kind of Foods To Eat With Type 2 Diabetes

August 11, 2010 Diabetes

When you are trying to figure out what kind of foods to eat with type 2 diabetes, the main thing that you need to keep in mind is that staying healthy requires you to keep your blood glucose levels firmly under control. Unfortunately, this does mean that some foods are off the menu for you [...]

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Why Is My Blood Sugar Higher In The Morning Than At Bedtime?

August 5, 2010 Diabetes

“Why is my blood sugar higher in the morning than at bedtime?” is one of the most confusing questions that new diabetics are confronted with after they start monitoring their blood glucose levels regularly. After all, blood sugar levels rise after a meal and then drop when you go without eating, so why should they [...]

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9 Tips To Help You Maintain Normal Blood Sugar Levels As A Diabetic

August 4, 2010 Diabetes

When you are first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the first emotion is likely to be panic. When people think of diabetes, all they think about is kidney failure, leg amputation, constant blood testing, and an early death. What we are telling you is that that does not have to be the case. The complications [...]

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Diabetic Socks: Important Considerations When Buying

August 4, 2010 Cardiovascular Disease

One of the most severe complications of diabetes involves the variety of foot problems that develop as a result of the condition. The combination of impaired blood circulation and high blood sugar combine to create an environment where the feet are not only susceptible to injury, but have a great deal of trouble healing in [...]

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Common Signs of Juvenile Diabetes

August 1, 2010 Childhood Diseases

The signs of juvenile diabetes mellitus, also known as type 1 diabetes when it occurs in adults, signify a chronic health problem that, as of yet, cannot be cured, but can be well managed with a bit of effort. The thing to keep in mind is that juvenile diabetes symptoms are mild and can often [...]

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Resveratrol: Benefits, Dosage, and Side Effects

July 16, 2010 Cancer

Resveratrol is a phytoalexin, a natural antimicrobial agent that is produced by many plants in response to various bacterial or fungal infections. It exists in high concentrations in the skins of red grapes and mulberries, and in various types of red wine. It is thought that it exists in the highest concentrations in muscadine grapes, [...]

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Pine Bark Extract

July 5, 2010 Cardiovascular Disease

Pine bark extract is made from the bark of a particular type of maritime pine tree that grows along the coastline throughout much of Europe, though it is concentrated primarily around the Mediterranean, with the most famous varieties originating in France. It is prized for its very high level of a particular kind of antioxidants [...]

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Grape Seed Extract Benefits Your Health

June 18, 2010 Cardiovascular Disease

There are many grape seed extract benefits that can help promote good health and have a very positive effect on your body with very few side effects. Of all the herbal supplements available on the market, grape seed is one of the ones that have undergone the most scientific scrutiny, and its benefits have been [...]

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