If you’ve been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, you’ll need to eat fewer simple carbs (sugary foods) and eat more complex carbs and fiber. Our dietitian explains the best changes to make to avoid developing type 2 diabetes.
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The Best Things You Can Do to Lower Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a worldwide epidemic. But a recent study shows that choosing healthy habits like exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet and not smoking or drinking alcohol can make a big difference in the long run.
Is Diabetes Sneaking Up on You? 6 Early Signs
Diabetes symptoms are not always obvious – and the condition could already be doing damage to your nerves, kidneys and retinas. Here are six subtle symptoms to watch for.
How to Protect Your Heart When You Have Prediabetes
Blood glucose levels that are even slightly high (prediabetes) can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. Get tips for reducing those risks and protecting your heart.
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Does Your Fasting Glucose Put You at Risk for Heart Disease?
When glucose builds up in your blood, it damages blood vessels and nerves. Discover what your fasting glucose level says about your risk for heart disease and stroke. Then find out how to lower your risk as we “decode” fasting glucose.
5 Small, Powerful Changes for Feeling Good After Age 65
You can make small changes in your life that make you feel like a million bucks. Even if you feel somewhat limited, whether by arthritis pain, circulation issues, or breathing problems, you can overcome many obstacles with a few simple adjustments. Find out how.
Can Prediabetes Put Your Vision at Risk?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Opthamalogist Sumit Sharma, MD, answers this one.
Diabetes: Control Your Blood Sugar to Prevent These Complications
With so many Americans at risk for diabetes, it’s critical to understand the countless ways it can affect the body. Much like brushing your teeth to avoid cavities, keeping your blood sugar levels in a safe range can help you avoid potentially devastating diabetic complications. Here’s what you should know:
