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Diabetes
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Diabetes Mellitus - A Cardiovascular Disease
Most people with diabetes have a two to three fold higher risk of cardiovascular complications like heart attack and stroke. Aspirin, cholesterol lowering drugs statins and a certain class of angiotensin blocking high blood pressure medications greatly reduce premature cardiovascular complications including death in this population.
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Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction
Answers to why erectile dysfunction is a common symptom of diabetes. Possible solutions and questions answered on diabetes impotence.
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50% of People With Pre Diabetes Don't Realize They Have It
One of the major roles in the prevention of diabetes is knowledge. The fact that 50% of people with prediabetes are unaware that the condition exists makes it extremely hard to prevent this silent killer from altering our lives and letting us live diabetes free.
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What Is The Diabetes Food Pyramid
There are many books and literature about diabetes and diets out there. Some are quite complex and take time to digest and understand. Possibly the simplest reference guide for diabetics is the diabetic food pyramid. Find out what it is all about and how you can use it in everyday life.
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Free Diabetic Supplies - How to Get Free Diabetes Testing Supplies Delivered to Your Home
If you have diabetes, you may be able to get free testing supplies delivered to your door. Many diabetes service companies work with health insurance carriers to provide free supplies to patients with diabetes. Contact your health insurance provider to find out if you qualify for free diabetes testing supplies. Medicare Part B covers diabetic testing supplies, but does not cover other diabetic supplies such as insulin. There are other programs available, such as Medigap, Medicaid and prescription assistance programs. If you are low-income and do not have health insurance, you can apply for financial assistance. Contact the American Diabetes Association for more information on insurance providers and programs that cover diabetic supplies.
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What's the Difference Between Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes?
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar and other symptoms. With this disorder, the beta cells of the pancreas are unable to produce enough insulin to control blood sugar levels. There are two main types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. Type 1 is caused by an autoimmune reaction in the pancreas. Type 2 is characterized by insulin resistance and can progress to the loss of beta cell function. Both types are incurable chronic conditions, but are treatable with insulin injections and dietary changes.
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About Glucose Monitors
A blood glucose monitoring system such as the Ascensia Breeze is used to help test how much glucose (glycemia) there is in a person's blood. These systems are extremely important for those people who suffer from Type 2 Diabetes as they should actually be testing theirs every day. Normally it is best if they carry out these tests before breakfast.
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What are Normal Blood Glucose Levels?
Glucose, the primary energy source for human and animal cells, is a type of sugar that travels through the bloodstream. Glucose enters your body whenever you eat carbohydrate foods. Glucose levels are regulated by insulin and glucagon. Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas and released into the bloodstream when glucose levels rise.
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