Entries Categorized as 'Diabetes'
April 1, 2011
For weight loss and general health, the US Surgeon General recommends: “Be physically active for at least 30 minutes (adults) or 60 minutes (children) on most days of the week.” This level of activity burns approximately 150 calories, which would burn 5 pounds in 6 months. This level of exercise reduces disease risks and should [...]
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March 11, 2011
Do your feet burn? Burning feet can have several different causes, we explore those and find ways to prevent and treat the burning foot problem. You may be having a sensitivity to the fabric or leather dye in your shoes or socks, or even the detergent used to wash your socks. Vary these to see [...]
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March 10, 2011
What It Is: Diabetic neuropathy is a long-term complication of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It affects the nerves of the body. There is no cure for neuropathy. Types of Neuropathy: Autonomic neuropathy is damage caused to nerves that control the bladder, digestive tract and the reproductive organs. Peripheral neuropathy affects nerves of [...]
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March 9, 2011
If you have diabetes, even a small sore can be a big problem. If left untreated, foot sores may lead to serious complications, like amputation. Heal2gether, a community health education program supported by Advanced BioHealing, provides you with the resources you need to understand what diabetic foot sores are, why you need to take special [...]
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March 7, 2011
Walking is one of the most popular and widely recommended forms of physical activity for people with diabetes. It’s easy, relaxing and can be done practically anywhere. Most important, it’s highly effective at controlling blood glucose levels. Still, there are important things for people with diabetes to consider before taking off. The Benefits of Walking [...]
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October 30, 2010
Your FREE Better Care Kit includes: FREE set of 3 Diabetic Cookbooks, featuring almost 200 full-color pages of mouth-watering snacks, entrees and desserts including Cheesy Potato Skins, Nachos, and Caramel Popcorn; Meatloaf, Oven-fried Chicken and Roast Turkey with Apple-Corn Bread Stuffing; Chocolate Bundt Cake, Lemon Mousse Squares and Cream Cheese Brownie Royale. FREE poster-size Meal [...]
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