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Preventing Type 2 Diabetes – It’s Time To Take Charge

Diabetes Prevention If you’re at risk for Type 2 diabetes now is the time to do something about it. By far the most common form of diabetes is Type 2 diabetes. In fact, of the more than 34 million Americans living with diabetes up to 95% are facing the Type 2 form of the disease. While it usually develops in individuals over the age of 45, a growing number of young people, and even children, are developing Type 2 diabetes these days, in large part due to weight and dietary issues. The statistics are sobering. However, if there is one...

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Weight Loss For Diabetics – Setting Realistic Goals

Weight Loss and Diabetes Be Realistic and You’ll See Better Results Nearly nine out of ten individuals diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes are either overweight or battling obesity. We know there is a tremendously high correlation between being overweight and being diagnosed with the disease. We also know that shedding those unwanted (and dangerous) extra pounds is one of the most effective ways for an individual to lessen the impact of Type 2 diabetes, and in some cases, even reverse the disease. If you count yourself among those with diabetes related to carrying too much weight, you already know that...

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The Basics Of Type 1 Diabetes: What You Need To Know

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), there are currently more than 34 million Americans living with diabetes. That’s more than one out of every ten people living in this country - an eye-opening statistic to say the least. However, less than 1.6 million people with diabetes are diagnosed with the Type 1 form of the disease. It is far less prevalent than Type 2 diabetes and in many ways it’s also far less understood. This post attempts to shed some light on the basics of Type 1 diabetes. What causes it. How to spot the warning signs. How to...