10 Things You Can Give To Your Diabetic Father This Year

There are many simple ways you can gift your dad for this Father’s day such as encouraging him to eat healthy food, attend diabetes support meetings, exercise with him and be positive so you can always cheer him up when he’s feeling blue.  While it can be difficult to think of great gift ideas to give your diabetic father, we’ve put together a l...
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What is Gymnema Sylvestre?

Gymnema Sylvestre is a plant, which grows in the tropical forests of central and southern India. Gymnema is also known as Asclepias geminata, Gymnema melicida, and Pinus sylvestris. What are its uses? The plant is used in traditional medicine, most notably to control blood sugar. The use of Gymnema as a lipid-lowering agent, for weight loss, and...
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30 Motivational Diabetic Quotes To Brighten Your Day

34.2 million Americans struggle with diabetes, and another 88 million have prediabetes. With so many grappling with this difficult disease, we hope that these words of encouragement can provide a sort of emotional remedy for those who need it. Here are 30 motivational diabetic quotes that are certain to brighten your day.
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6 Simple Ways To Lower Your Blood Sugar

High blood sugar happens when the body is incapable of converting sugar in the blood to energy. It’s most common among people with diabetes and those at risk for the said disease. A study reported that about 12-14% adults in the US have or had type 2 diabetes and 37-38% of Americans are categorized as pre-diabetic. In total, about 50% of American adults are either diabetic or pre-diabetic. 
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15 Instagram Profiles That Can Help You Cope With Diabetes

The average person spends about 53 minutes a day using Instagram. If you count yourself among them, you should note that Instagram, like many other social media platforms, is full of great information for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Research has shown that people who are facing illness benefit greatly from the support of others who...
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7 Ways Your Body Could Be Signaling Diabetes

Symptoms of Type 2 diabetes may be difficult to recognize because they are mild if they occur at all. It’s the most likely explanation for the fact that millions of people have the disease but aren’t aware they have it. The Centers for Disease Control data suggests that 7.2 million people don’t realize they have diabetes, and even more hav...
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