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Introduction to Diabetes

WebA small fraction – as few as 5% – of patients with diabetes are unable to make any insulin at all, a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps the body process carbohydrates …

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Meal Planning 101

WebMeal Planning 101. Meal planning is the first step in healthy eating. It doesn’t matter what diet you are trying to follow you need to meal plan. For people with diabetes this is …

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Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

WebThere are important differences between type 1 diabetes (~5% of persons) and type 2 diabetes (90-95% of persons). Other types, such as unusual genetic forms of diabetes, …

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HYPOGLYCEMIA PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

WebStep 1: Check your glucose. If your glucose is between 51-70 mg/dl, eat or drink 15 grams of carbohydrate to raise glucose. If you your glucose is less than 50 mg/dl, take 30 …

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GLOBAL HEALTH AND DIABETES

WebThe number of people with diabetes is expected to double in the next few decades as the world’s population increasingly shifts to an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle, and …

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Exercise and Diabetes

Web90-125 mg/dL: For aerobic activity: Have a 10 gram carbohydrate snack and begin exercise. Weight lifting/anaerobic activity: Begin exercise. 126-180 mg/dL: Either form of exercise …

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Protecting Your Health

WebProtecting Your Health. There are several routine preventive measures you can take to reduce the likelihood of developing complications from diabetes: Exercise: Daily activity …

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What are Some Healthy Beverage Choices

WebWater works in the body to flush out toxins, remove waste, keep joints lubricated, control body temperature, and carry nutrients to the places they are needed. Water is the best …

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Nutrition & Lifestyle Blog

WebMeet Asha. Asha Gullapalli, MS, RD, LDN, CDE, is a Registered Dietitian with over 30 years’ experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics. She has a Master’s degree in …

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Physical Activity and Exercise

WebHere are some other helpful tips: Persons with type 2 diabetes benefit most from a combination of aerobic exercise, which raises the heart rate through upbeat, rhythmic …

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Ask the Dietician

WebYes, people with diabetes can include some honey in their diets. Honey is a type of sugar, so it raises blood sugar levels. Honey is sweeter and slightly higher in calories and …

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Dyslipidemia (High Cholesterol)

WebA person with dyslipidemia has abnormal levels of lipids —such as cholesterol and triglycerides — in their blood. Cholesterol comes in many forms: HDL is known as “good” …

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Meet Probiotics-An Introduction to Gut Bacteria

WebThe benefits of probiotics include improved immune system, decreased inflammation, decreased cholesterol, increased nutrient absorption, reduced symptoms of lactose …

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