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Spreading Knowledge about the Risks of Type 2 Diabetes

June 23, 2012 in Diabetes, Featured, Health, Healthy Eating

Knowing your risk for developing type 2 diabetes is the first step in preventing or delaying the disease. One person who knows the importance of understanding the risks for type 2 diabetes is Gary Deckman. Deckman was the runner-up on the first season of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” a reality weight-loss show. Before the show ...
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What Do I Need To Know About Diabetes And Foot Care?

September 4, 2011 in Diabetes, Health

Why should diabetics worry about foot care? Diabetic patients can experience many different types of foot complications. Many diabetics have a loss of feeling in their feet. Diabetic feet often become dry and cracked. Calluses and blisters may develop. If left untreated, they may progress to open sores and an infection. Improper foot care may ...
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What Do I Need To Know About Diabetes And My Kidneys?

August 27, 2011 in Diabetes, Health

Why should diabetics worry about their kidneys? Every year more than 100,000 people are diagnosed with kidney failure.  People who develop kidney failure either have to undergo dialysis or have a kidney transplant.  Diabetes causes almost 50% of all cases of kidney failure.  High blood pressure accounts for another 27% of cases.  About 1 in ...
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What Do I Need To Know About Diabetes And My Vision?

August 19, 2011 in Diabetes, Health

Why should diabetics worry about their vision? Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults.  As many as 24,000 new cases of blindness occur each year due to diabetes. Does diabetes cause more eye problems than just blindness? Yes.  Diabetes also increases your risk of developing cataracts and glaucoma.  Uncontrolled or ...
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What Do I Need To Know About Diabetes And Nerve Disorders?

August 14, 2011 in Diabetes, Health

Why should diabetics worry about nerve disorder? About half of all diabetics will develop a condition known as diabetic neuropathy.  Diabetic neuropathy refers to a type of nerve damage that can occur throughout the body.  It can result in numbness, pain or weakness in the legs, feet, hands and arms.   Am I at risk ...

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