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What Medications Can Raise Blood Sugar Levels?

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Increased blood sugar levels can be dangerous, especially for individuals who have diabetes. Managing your medication regime while being mindful of your glucose levels is extremely important, which is why you should know what medications can raise blood sugar levels. Blood sugar, also known as glucose, is the sugar found in the blood. Glucose gets… Read more »

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Can Pre-Diabetes Be Reversed?

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Approximately 88 million Americans have pre-diabetes, but can pre-diabetes be reversed? Can you avoid Type 2 Diabetes and other health issues? Do you find it hard to quench your thirst? Do you make frequent trips to the bathroom, even during the night? These are signs that you potentially have pre-diabetes, a disorder affecting more than… Read more »

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Diabetes Awareness Month: What You Need to Know

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This month, we aim to provide more information on the disease including risk factors, symptoms, and prevention options.  The Center for Disease Control reports one in ten Americans have diabetes. That’s over 34 million, and an estimated 88 million have pre-diabetes. A disease affecting this many people is alarming. That’s… Read more »

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Diabetes Alert Day: Understanding Your Risk

Every year, the fourth Tuesday of March is Diabetes Alert Day. This day is meant to be a “wake up call” and provide awareness to those who may be suffering from undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes. This year, we are helping to bring awareness by explaining your risk of diabetes, and learning ways of prevention. Diabetes… Read more »

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The 5 Best Supplements for Diabetes

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month. In honor of this important event, we want to share some of the latest research findings with you about the best supplements for diabetes. If you or someone you love has diabetes, you are probably already aware of the fact that managing the condition well is extremely important. High blood… Read more »

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PCOS and Diabetes: What You Should Know This Awareness Month

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The human body makes connections, and sometimes conditions can increase the likelihood of experiencing other conditions or health problems. Is there a connection between PCOS and diabetes? September is PCOS Awareness Month. We’re doing our part to help spread the word by starting the conversation about the connection between PCOS and diabetes. You might be… Read more »

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Diabetes and Fatigue: Do They Go Hand-In-Hand?

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Diabetes and fatigue are often experienced together, but do they always go hand-in-hand? Or, are there ways to reduce chronic fatigue if you have diabetes? Studies show that patients who suffer from both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes frequently struggle with feelings of fatigue. This type of exhaustion goes far beyond feeling “a little sleepy;” instead,… Read more »

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The Best Diet Plan for Diabetics to Stay Healthy

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More than 100 million people in the United States suffer from diabetes or prediabetes, and many of these people have difficulty understanding which foods are healthy. So, what is the best diet plan for diabetics? Keto. Atkins. The Meditteranean Diet. Gluten-free. Dairy-free. Vegetarian, soy-free, fruitarian, carnivore, Paleo… No wonder diabetics are so confused about what they… Read more »

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