Diabetes
Smart snacking tips for managing diabetes
Collaborative Post Managing diabetes doesn’t mean giving up enjoyable foods or feeling uncertain about every snack. With a little planning, smart snacking can help support steady blood sugar levels, reduce hunger between meals, and make it easier to maintain a balanced diet. This can be especially helpful for older adults, who may benefit from eating […]
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Diabetes: how it affects your eyesight and what you can do about it
If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you’ve probably heard warnings about protecting your eyes. But between managing blood sugar, medications, and everything else, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Saanan Umeed, Medical Retina Consultant, Midland Eye, explains what you actually need to know about keeping your eyes healthy. Why diabetes affects your eyes Your eyes rely […]
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What’s new in Type 2 diabetes prevention and treatment?
The number of people with diabetes has topped 5 million for the first time. Almost all of the known cases are Type 2 diabetes. And the charity Diabetes UK estimates that another 850, 000 are yet to be diagnosed. In the US, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have put the number of […]
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Reducing the risks of Type 2 diabetes
What’s the latest thinking on diabetes risk and treatment? Having just been through a Type 2 diabetes scare, I can confirm that there are a myriad of theories and approaches around how to avoid, reverse or manage the disease. Here is a roundup of some of the latest thinking. And if you think it’s contradictory […]
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