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The Way the Body Anticipates Food Could be a Risk for Diabetes

By Donna Parker • Mar 12th, 2010 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News

While diabetes natural remedies may be able to keep the disease’s side effects at bay, doctors are looking for early warning signs of the condition’s development in order to effectively treat it.

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New Study Links Gene Variants to Diabetes Development

By Donna Parker • Feb 22nd, 2010 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News

Although natural diabetes remedies may help keep symptoms at bay, scientists have discovered five new gene variants that could raise blood sugar, increasing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. According to a new study published in Nature Genetics conducted by the Meta-Analyses of Glucose and Insulin Related Traits Consortium (MAGIC), it would seem that beta cells play an important role in diabetes development.

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Type 2 Diabetes Patients May Lack Self Control

By Donna Parker • Feb 15th, 2010 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News

Individuals who suffer from type 2 diabetes may want to consider developing an alkaline diet filled with fruits, whole grains and vegetables, as a new study is suggesting that they may not be able to utilize self control when it comes to eating, potentially leading to obesity and high blood sugar.

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Scientists Discover How Diabetic Patients Lose Their Sight

By Donna Parker • Feb 5th, 2010 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News

While diabetes natural remedies may help patients with the disease control their symptoms, they are still more susceptible to certain diabetic problems such as blindness. Until recently, physicians did not know how high blood sugar levels damage blood vessels in the eye.

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Diabetes Cases May Double by 2034, Treatment Costs to Triple

By Donna Parker • Jan 21st, 2010 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health Articles, Health News, Thursday Edition

A recent study concluded that costs for diabetic treatment could triple by 2034. According to research found in Diabetes Care, diabetic cases across the United States will double to 44.1 million in the next 25 years, and costs for treatment will be upwards of $336 billion. Those who are at risk for developing the blood sugar disease may want to start taking natural remedies such as ginseng and magnesium to help reduce the severity of their symptoms.

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Can Chinese Herbal Medicines Help Prevent Diabetes?

By Donna Parker • Jan 4th, 2010 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News

Researchers say more studies need to be conducted to determine whether taking Chinese herbal medicines can reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Herbal teas, pills and powders are used in many Asian countries to treat pre-diabetes as well as diabetes.

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Study Finds Pharmacists Are Improving Diabetic Care While Cutting Costs

By Donna Parker • Dec 29th, 2009 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News

While many people may take diabetes natural remedies to help curb their symptoms, researchers indicate that pharmacists are looking to improve diabetic care in addition to cutting costs.

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Research Links Living Environment to Diabetes Risk

By Mark McGhee • Dec 21st, 2009 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News

Living in a neighborhood with sidewalks that’s close to a host of shopping and exercise venues isn’t just about real estate value. New research suggests the type of neighborhood you live in may lower your risk of developing diabetes.

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Researchers Combine Studies to Determine Benefits of Coffee and Tea Consumption

By Donna Parker • Dec 15th, 2009 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News

Those who start their morning off with a caffeine jolt may also be protecting themselves against type 2 diabetes.

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Researchers Look to Alter Diabetes-Inducing Gene

By Donna Parker • Dec 14th, 2009 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News

Scientists have discovered a new gene that is usually studied by cancer researchers which could lead to diabetes development.

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Study Links Soda Intake to Higher Risk of Diabetes for Pregnant Women

By Donna Parker • Dec 1st, 2009 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News

A new study has discovered the first link between sugary soda drinks and the risk of diabetes.

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Blueberry extract may help fight obesity and high blood sugar

By Donna Parker • Nov 12th, 2009 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News, Health Resources News

Researchers are saying juice extract from North American lowbush blueberries biotransformed with bacteria from the skin of the fruit may become the latest natural health resource for people who are obese or diabetic. Canadian scientists tested the blueberry juice on mice prone to obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes and hypertension, and found that it reduced their food intake and, consequently, their body weight.

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Diabetics can live longer with lifestyle changes, according to study

By Steven Marsh • Nov 2nd, 2009 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News, Prostate health

A healthy lifestyle can help reduce risk factors for diabetes. Now a new study has found that making healthy behavior changes can be an important health resource to help diabetics live longer lives.

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Increase Your Muscle Mass to Lower Your Blood Sugar

By Peyton Posey • Oct 26th, 2009 • Category: Blood Sugar, General health, Health Articles, Thursday Edition

According to research published by the Pennington Biomedical Center in Louisiana, exercise does more than help control your weight when it comes to dealing with diabetes. By increasing your muscle mass, you can lower your blood sugar levels since healthier muscle is more responsive to insulin.

So how much exercise should you be getting to help control your prediabetes or diabetes? The center recommends combining 30 minutes of aerobic exercise with 20 to 30 minutes of resistance training five days a week. By walking or running and introducing weights or strength training, you may see a more significant drop in your blood sugar levels.

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Study: ‘Good’ fats beneficial for female diabetics

By Mark McGhee • Oct 19th, 2009 • Category: Blood Sugar, Health News

New research suggests eating certain types of fats can help diabetics reduce their body fat.

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