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Health Tip: Living With Hypoglycemia

Health Tip: Living With Hypoglycemia

(HealthDay News) — Hypoglycemia occurs when your blood sugar is too low, says the Hormone Health Network. Latest Diabetes News People with diabetes often develop hypoglycemia, but it is possible for people without diabetes to become hypoglycemic, as well. It’s a good idea to discuss your diet with a doctor or dietician, who may suggest […]

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Health Tip: Understanding Prediabetes

Health Tip: Understanding Prediabetes

(HealthDay News) — Before developing type 2 diabetes, people may have prediabetes, says the American Diabetes Association. Prediabetes is marked by higher-than-normal blood sugar levels that aren’t quite high enough to qualify as diabetes. Latest Diabetes News Prediabetes can be difficult to recognize. People usually find out that they have the condition after being tested […]

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Jardiance (empagliflozin)

Jardiance (empagliflozin)

What is Jardiance (empagliflozin)? What brand names are available for empagliflozin? Jardiance is the brand name available for empagliflozin in the US. Is Jardiance (empagliflozin) available as a generic drug? No Do I need a prescription for Jardiance (empagliflozin)? Yes What are the side effects of Jardiance (empagliflozin)? The most common side effects of Jardiance […]

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Everything you need to know about urinalysis

Everything you need to know about urinalysis

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Diabetes: Could vitamin D supplements slow progression?

Diabetes: Could vitamin D supplements slow progression?

Scientists have yet to prove whether or not vitamin D can treat or slow type 2 diabetes. A new study of people who have recently received a diagnosis of diabetes or are at risk of developing it concludes that the vitamin may be beneficial. Another study probes the relationship between vitamin D and diabetes. According […]

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Could eating local food reduce blood pressure and diabetes risk?

Could eating local food reduce blood pressure and diabetes risk?

A recent pilot study finds that consuming local foods with fewer additives might reduce abdominal fat, blood pressure, and diabetes risk. The study is small-scale, but the findings are intriguing. Buying local produce may benefit health, according to a recent study. The food that we eat has a huge effect on our overall health — […]

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Plant-Based Diet Helps Keep Diabetes at Bay

Plant-Based Diet Helps Keep Diabetes at Bay

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Diabetes News THURSDAY, July 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Turns out that the old adage — an apple a day keeps the doctor away — may actually be true. New research suggests that the more plant foods you eat, the lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. People who ate […]

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Tradjenta (linagliptin)

Tradjenta (linagliptin)

What is linagliptin? What are the uses for linagliptin? Tradjenta is combined with diet and exercise to improve blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. It should not be used for treating type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis because it would not be effective in these conditions. Tradjenta has not been studied in […]

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Plant-based diets tied to 23% lower diabetes risk

Plant-based diets tied to 23% lower diabetes risk

An extensive meta-analysis provides comprehensive evidence that consistently following a healthful, plant-based diet could help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Data on thousands of individuals indicate that having a plant-based diet may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. According to data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more […]