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The Importance Of A Daily Multivitamin
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In research conducted in Germany, diets of type 2 diabetic patients were analyzed and found to be deficient in one or more of 22 nutrients evaluated. More alarming, a whopping 97 percent of the diabetic patients did not obtain three to seven nutrients in the recommended amounts from their diets. (Diabetes Nutrition, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes)
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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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Vitamin C: Important for Diabetics
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Vitamin C protects against Syndrome X, diabetes, and their accompanying disorders in many different ways. It works most directly by blocking many of the deleterious effects of elevated glucose and insulin. Important information for diabetes management and diabetes nutrition. (Diabetic Nutrition)
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Prevent Diabetic Vision Loss
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Certain nutrients help the lens of the eye to keep its defense system strong. Vitamins C and E, beta carotene (a precursor of vitamin A) and minerals such as selenium, zinc and copper --all components of antioxidant enzymes found in the lens may all play roles in protection. (Diabetic Nutrition)
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Diabetic Retinopathy
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Retinopathy is a common diabetic complication, but research is proving that there is much that can be done to prevent this condition. Antioxidant nutrients have been shown to prevent the oxidative damage that causes retinopathy. (Diabetic Nutrition)
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Diabetes Recipes - Holiday
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Holiday Recipes for festive eating and diabetic meal planning that everyone can enjoy. Crustless Pumpkin Pie, Vichyssoise, Fluffy High-Fiber, Low-Fat Pancakes, Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salsa with Roasted Turkey, Warm Turkey and White Bean Salad and Peanut Butter-Coconut-Raisin Granola Bars. Diabetic nutrition information includes exchange diet values for a low carbohydrate diet. (Diabetic Meal Planning)
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Diabetes: Dealing With Holidays
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Diabetic nutrition can be a real challenge during holiday festivities. Diabetes food choices are reviewed with practical tips on how to maintain a normal blood sugar level. Sticking to a low carbohydrate diet does not mean missing all the fun!
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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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How Sweet It Is!
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Diabetic Product News - The availability of artificial sweeteners has been enormous benefit to diabetics. However, there's always been a concern that overconsumption of these synthetic sweeteners may cause some unknown harm to the body. Stevia could be a good alternative in diabetics. (Diabetic Nutrition, Sugar Substitute)
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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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Niacin Flushing: A Helpful, Non-Harmful, Reaction in Improving Health
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Niacin, or nicotinic acid, is one of two compounds that are categorized as Vitamin B3. The other is niacinamide, or nicotinamide. Niacin flush is an infrequent response to niacin that is completely harmless and easily explained. (Diabetic nutrition, B-Complex, vitamins)
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Beware of High Blood Pressure
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Uncontrolled diabetes contributes to the accelerated buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries (atherosclerosis), and it plays a prominent role in the development of high blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is reported more often in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics than in the general population. (Diabetes Education and Diabetic Nutrition)
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Chromium
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Excessive blood sugar promotes diabetes and all the destruction that goes with it. Studies show that if you have high blood sugar, chromium supplements will bring it down. Chromium increases the power of insulin to process sugar, so you need less insulin to do the job, and blood levels drop. (Chromium, High Blood Sugar, Diabetic Nutrition)
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Tips to Reduce Triglycerides
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You have your cholesterol levels under control, but now your doctor says your triglycerides are still high. Triglycerides, like cholesterol, are blood fats. Research suggests that high levels increase risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Learn what normal levels are and how to reach your goal. (Heart Health, Diabetic Nutrition)
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Sodium and Persons With Diabetes
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Persons with diabetes are encouraged to plan a diabetic diet that limits their sodium intake to help prevent or to control high blood pressure. Suggestions for diabetic meal planning that will help toward this goal. (Diabetic Nutrition and Diabetic Cooking)
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