November 9, 2018
Category :Diabetes Research
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Fatty liver often occurs in overweight and obese type 2 diabetics. Not only could fatty liver lead to an increased risk of liver cirrhosis, liver failure and cancer, it could also disrupt metabolism, promote fuel inflammation in the body and can increase lipid levels, all of which could harm the heart.
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aerobic fitness, diabetics, exercise physiologist, fatty liver, gym classes, health exercise, heart disease, lifting weights, liver failure, type 2 diabetes
November 3, 2018
Category :Healthy Advocacy| People and Places
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Situation #1: Luisa found out about her diabetes when she was in her 7th month of pregancy. Here husband, Benedict, accompanied her to the doctor for a checkup one afternoon, whe she realized that she was having a sudden attack of high blood pressure. During the test, her obstetrician suspected her of having diabetes, and advised her to see an endoctrinologist immediately. » Continue Reading
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diabetes education, diabetics, endocrinologist, high blood pressure, intimate moments, lifestyle behavior, prescribed medications, sexual problems
October 7, 2018
Category :Healthy Advocacy
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Diabetics who want to practice yoga should first see their doctor before starting a yoga regimen to be able to map out a workable exercise or diet plan that will not compromise their existing diabetes treatment while adhering to the yogic therapy. It would also help to keep in mind the following guidelines to avoid unnecessary injuries or situations like hypoglycemia or low blood sugar while performing the yoga exercises. » Continue Reading
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diabetes medications, diabetics, exercise tolerance, hypoglycemia, loose fitting clothes, unnecessary injuries, yoga exercise, yoga instructor, yoga postures, yoga program
September 20, 2018
Category :People and Places
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The innocence of the child makes them beautiful. Their big, bright eyes have not yet been tainted with worldly things or burdened with worldly cares. But what if this innocence is dramatically cut short by diabetes? Does it mean the end of their youth? Can it blur their vision of a promising future?
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bright eyes, day camps, diabetes camp, diabetics, educational activities, endocrine societies, rainbow camp
August 23, 2018
Category :Diabetes Facts
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Glutathione is a substance found in plant and animal tissues that has many functions in a cell. These include activating certain enzymes and destroying toxic chemicals and compounds that contain oxygen. The health food industry promotes oral glutathione as a very efficient antioxidant to be used against a whole range of diseases. » Continue Reading
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antioxidant supplements, diabetics, glutathione, melanin, toxic chemicals
June 1, 2018
Category :Diabetes Research
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Capsules of insulin produced in genetically modified plants could restore the body’s ability to produce insulin and help insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes patients, according to biomedical researchers from the University of Central Florida.
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January 15, 2018
Category :Healthy News
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In search of a place to have a romantic but healthy dinner this Valentine’s? Florabel restaurant at the Podium in ortigas might just be the place for you – with its healthy dishes, South Beach Diet versions of flavorful mouthwatering dishes and cozy ambiance – you need not go far for that perfect romantic date. Florabel’s reputation for serving good healthy food precedes its name. Ask a savvy restaurant diner if he knows of a place that serves healthy fare, and chances are that Florabel will be mentioned. Having been around for only a year, the restaurant has already managed to create a niche of its own, especially among health-conscious diners. » Continue Reading
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diabetics, florabel, ice creams, south beach diet
October 18, 2017
Category :Diabetes Research| Healthy News
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Part 2 of Aging Gracefully with Diabetes
For Dr. Fernando, there are four aspects in the treatment of elderly diabetics: medication, proper diet, exercise and stress. According to him, it is very important that patients comply with their medication and that physicians should closely monitor medication adjustments for their patients. On proper diet, he acknowledges the important role that family members play in ensuring that diabetes patients get the right nutrition everyday. He also recommends seeking the help of a dietitian or a diabetes educator for proper meal planning. Dr. Fernando likewise swears on the power of exercise or regular physical activity in diabetes management.And lastly, he gives value to removing stress in our system as it could increase blood sugar levels. » Continue Reading
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diabetics, elderly, HbA1c
September 20, 2017
Category :Diabetes Research
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Diabetes Mellitus is just one of the myriad of diseases prone to formation of blood clots which makes a diabetic in rendezvous with events like heart attack, stroke and blood vessel diseases involving the legs and feet. Uncontrolled blood glucose levels lead to dysfunction of the lining of arteries and veins causing coagulation or blood clotting defects. Platelets play a vital role in this coagulation system thru thickening of the blood resulting in clot formation and consequent impaired blood flow. » Continue Reading
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antiplatelets, blood clot, diabetes mellitus, diabetics, stroke