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A1C - An Important Blood Test
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The fasting blood sugar test (FBS), which is still the most commonly performed test for Diabetes, does not reflect the true picture of diabetic control over a long period of time. The glycated hemoglobin a1c test is a more accurate diabetes test to reflect overall blood sugar control. (A1C or aIc, blood sugar testing)
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Type 1 Diabetes Management
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Because your body no longer makes insulin, insulin injections play a big role in your diabetes care plan. News from the American Diabetes Association advises that your type of insulin therapy should relate directly to your health and your lifestyle choices. Diabetis care advice.
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Glucosamine & Diabetes - News Update
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Recent Diabetes news reports that oral glucosamine supplementation does not result in clinically significant alterations in glucose metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.(Diabetic Nutrition)
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Menopause and Blood Sugar Control
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If you have finally figured out how to control your blood glucose levels through a combination of meal planning, exercise, and oral diabetes medications or insulin, you should realize that menopause can throw your diabetes management plan out of balance. (Women's Health, Diabetes Management)
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Pterocarpus
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Pterocarpus is a rich source of polyphenolic compounds that are reported to have blood sugar lowering effects in laboratory studies. (Diabetes Nutrition)
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Constipation
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Constipation is the most common digestive problem. Some estimates say up to 60 percent of people with diabetes may have reported bouts of constipation (constipation is generally considered less than three bowel movements per week). (Diabetes Diet, Irregularity)
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10 Tips For A Healthful Holiday
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Follow these 10 suggestions to celebrate the season and enjoy your favorite foods while staying on top of your diabetes. (Diabetic Meal Planning, Exercise)
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Drive Diabetes into Retreat with Natural Remedies
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Decades of research have shown the validity of minerals and herbs in lessening and even reversing the symptoms of diabetes. (Type I and Type II) Chromium, Vanadium, Gymnema sylvestre, Cinnamon and Fenugreek are discussed in this article on diabetic nutrition news. (Diabetic products)
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Diabetic Recipes - Main Dish
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Main dish recipes for diabetic meal planning. Spicy Meatballs, Onion-Lemon Fish, Cajun Shrimp and Eggplant Casserole. Recipes have food exchange information for diabetes management. (Diabetes Menus and Diabetes Food)
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Insulin and Obesity - Living the Low Carb Life
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Insulin is the fat-storage hormone. It is also the hunger hormone. When you eat a lower-carb diet, you stimulate less insulin but you also stimulate more glucagon, its sister hormone, which responds more to protein. (Diabetic diet and Diabetes management)
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Diabetic Recipes - Salads
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Salad recipes for diabetic meal planning. Turkey Salad with Apples and Almonds, Cabbage and Carrot Slaw, Broccoli-Rice Salad, Pasta-Vegetable Salad. Recipes have food exchange information for diabetes management. (Diabetes Menu and Diabetes Food)
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Diabetic Recipes - Desserts
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Desserts for the diabetic diet include Peach Crumb Bake, Cinnamon Oranges, Spiced Baked Bananas, Baked Spiced Pears. All recipes contain diabetic exchange information for diabetes management. (Diabetic Dessert Recipe and Diabetes Food)
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Diabetic Recipes - Seafood
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Main dish seafood recipes for diabetic meal planning. Fillet of Sole Dijonnaise, Hot Garlic Shrimp, Sole Almondine, Tomato Basil Swordfish Steaks, Teriyaki Sea Scallops. Recipes have food exchange information for diabetes management. (Diabetes Menu and Diabetes Food)
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Diabetic Recipes - Vegetables
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Vegetable recipes for the diabetic diet include Asparagus With Hot Bacon Dressing, Squash Casserole, Chinese Broccoli, Company Cauliflower Casserole, Parmesan Peas, Green Bean Casserole. All recipes include diabetic exchange information for diabetes management. (Diabetes Menu and Diabetes Food)
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Cinnamon: The Spice That Cuts Cholesterol and Blood Sugar
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Can cinnamon reduce blood sugar levels? The latest diabetic nutrition information regarding the effect of cinnamon on blood sugar reveals encouraging news. (Diabetes Diet and Diabetes Management)
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