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Why is diabetes so prevalent among the elderly?

Generally speaking, seniors develop type 2 diabetes. As people get older, their bodies may become more and more resistant to insulin. This means that, while their bodies may still create insulin, their cells just do not respond to it the way they used to. Controlling diabetes is a challenge for anyone, but it can present [...]

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Diabetes Information Is Important For Everyone

Diabetes information is important for everyone and do you know what is diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease that has no cure and now become one of the common diseases. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches, and [...]

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Do you know what is diabetes?

Do you know what is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or alternatively, when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. Hyperglycaemia, or raised blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over [...]

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Symptoms of Diabetes

What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition where there is an abnormally high level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. This arises because the body produces little or insufficient insulin. WHO estimates that more than 180 million people worldwide have diabetes, according to 2005 figures. This number is likely to more than double by 2030 [...]

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Type 2 Diabetes Diet

Here are some Type 2 diabetes diet tips to help lower your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes: DO: 1.Consume monounsaturated fats in moderation.Substitute olive or canola oil for butter,replace mayonnaise with avocados in salads, and include nuts as a snack(in moderate amount). 2.Eat high fibre food such as vegetables,whole-grain bread,brown rice and fruit as [...]

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