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4 FAQs About Diabetes

Tags: blood glucose test, blood pressure, blood sugar, diabetes, hypertension, insulin, kidney disease, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes

March 26 is Diabetes Alert Day. Endocrinologist Marwan Hamaty, MD, MBA, reveals the most common questions he hears from patients about controlling diabetes and blood sugar, taking insulin and avoiding dialysis.

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Blood Sugar and Brain Health (Video)

Tags: #onememory, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's awareness month 2012, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, diabetes, memory, memory loss, Type 2 diabetes

Curbing your sugar intake could help keep your memory sharp.

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Gastric Bypass Surgery Puts Diabetes in Remission

Tags: diabetes, diabetic, gastric bypass, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes

A new Cleveland Clinic study finds gastric bypass surgery can rejuvenate the pancreas and restore normal blood sugar control — putting diabetes in remission.

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New Diabetes Treatment Guidelines for Kids

Tags: childhood diabetes, diabe, diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes

With the rise of childhood obesity, more children than ever are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. New treatment guidelines can help these kids and their doctors get a better grip on the disease.

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Holiday Eating With Diabetes

Tags: blood sugar, diabetes, glucose, healthy diet, holiday season 2012, obesity, snacking, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes

The holidays tempt us with sugary, rich foods. Is it OK to indulge a little, even though you have diabetes? Marwan Hamaty, MD, talks about holiday challenges for those with diabetes.

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Manage Your Diabetes Over the Holidays: 6 Tips

Tags: alcohol, blood sugar, diabetes, diabetes awareness month 2012, holiday season 2012, sugar, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes

If you have diabetes, the holidays present special challenges to keep you, and your blood sugar, on an even keel. An expert offers tips to manage your condition while fully enjoying the season.

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The One Innovation That is Curing Diabetes

Tags: bariatric surgery, diabetes, diabetes awareness month 2012, discover, gastric bypass, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes

Cleveland Clinic CEO and President, Delos M. Cosgrove, MD, discusses how bariatric surgery can treat diabetes – a remarkable advancement.

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Knowledge is Power Over Diabetes

Tags: diabetes, diabetes awareness month 2012, diabetes diagnosis, diabetes treatment, diabetic retinopathy, diabetics, juvenile diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes

Learning all you can about your diabetes is critical to keeping it managed and under control. An expert talks about the ways diabetes educators can help.

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Diabetes Remission After Gastric Bypass

Tags: bariatric surgery, diabetes, diet, gastric bypass, healthy diet, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, weight loss

Bariatric surgery has long-term health benefits, study finds.

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Recipe: Low-sugar Pumpkin Mousse Parfait

Tags: diabetes, diabetes awareness month 2012, diabetes treatment, diabetics, holiday season, juvenile diabetes, low-sugar recipe, recipe, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes

Over the holidays, cookies, pies and sweets abound. It can be a challenge to resist if you or a loved one has diabetes. However, this easy, no-bake recipe is not only delicious but also low in sugar. Bon appétit!