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Diabetes is a disease that affects the body's ability to produce and respond to insulin, a hormone that allows blood glucose (blood sugar) to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy. Diabetes Mellitus is a condition characterized by an excess of glucose (sugar) in the blood. This happens because the body is not producing enough insulin, the hormone it needs to break down sugar.
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Many studies have been performed on various naturally occurring herbs and other compounds, demonstrating their ability to lower blood sugars. While many of these compounds decrease the blood glucose level by stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin, one particular herb, Goat's Rue or French Lilac, chemically known as guianidine, is particularly effective in reducing the blood glucose level utilizing a different mechanism. Read on.... |
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Diabetes means that the body does not produce or use insulin properly. Many studies have reported the beneficial effect of the practice of yoga on diabetes. Some studies have mentioned up to 65 percent beneficial effect of yogic therapy for diabetes. Read on....
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Gestational diabetes is a carbohydrate intolerance of variable severity that starts or is first recognized during pregnancy or the inability of the tissues to absorb glucose from the bloodstream during pregnancy due to a lack of the hormone insulin. Read
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In people with diabetes the amount of glucose (or sugar) in the blood becomes abnormally high. This is due, either to failure of the pancreas to produce enough of the hormone insulin or to the lack of insulin actions. Read on....
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Patients with diabetes should have blood pressure levels less than 130/80 mmHg and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels < 100 mg/dL (2.60 mmol/L). If left uncontrolled, diabetes and hypertension are a dangerous combination.
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Recent Clinical Practice Recommendations 2003 by American Diabetes Association have indicated that there are now interventions capable of delaying the onset of diabetes. Read on.... |
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Diabetes is a disease that affects the body's ability to produce or respond to insulin, a hormone that allows blood glucose (blood sugar) to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy. Read on.... |
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For those concerned about weight and health, the first thing often cut from the diet are high-fat dairy products. But new research suggests high dairy intake may be healthier than once thought. Read on....
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It has been observed that women who are
diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes are overweight. The exact cause of this type
of diabetes is unclear, but it does appear to be associated with weight
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The amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood changes throughout the day and night. Your levels will vary depending upon when, what and how much you have eaten, and whether or not you have exercised. Read on.....
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Whether you are looking for weight loss or cholesterol management, oat no doubt can prove an unbeatable food option. There are unfathomable ways of incorporating oats into your diet, provided you are ready for innovations. Over 40 studies show that eating oatmeal may help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. According to Quaker, all it takes is 3/4 cup of oatmeal each day to help lower cholesterol. The soluble fiber in oats helps remove LDL or "bad" cholesterol, while maintaining the good cholesterol that your body needs.
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Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease that can damage and weaken blood vessels, including those in the retina In the back of your eye, the retina records images of objects and sends information about the images to your brain for interpretation. In diabetic retinopathy, the weakened blood vessels may begin to leak blood or fluid vessels and develop tiny, fragile branches and fragile branches and scar tissue that can blur your vision or distort the information that the retina sends to your brain.
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