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Are you at risk for Type 2 diabetes? For example, if you are overweight or have a family history of the disease you could be at risk. Diabetes prevention is as basic as eating more healthfully, becoming more physically active and losing a few extra pounds. Making a few simple changes in your lifestyle now may help you avoid the serious health complications of diabetes later, such as nerve, kidney and heart damage. Changing your lifestyle could be a big step toward diabetes prevention — and it's never too late to start. Consider these tips. Tip 1: Get more physical activity There are many benefits to regular physical activity. Exercise can help you: Lose weight Lower your blood sugar Boosts your sensitivity to insulin — which helps keep your blood sugar within a normal range Research shows that both aerobic exercise and resistance training can help control diabetes, but the greatest benefit comes from a fitness program that includes both.…
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Nuts are a wonderful choice when you want a food that is filling, good for your heart and will make other dishes taste great! Nuts contain “good” unsaturated fats, they are relatively high in protein, have fiber, contain disease fighting phytochemicals, and they contain small amounts of vitamins and minerals. Did you know that calcium can be found in almonds? And folate, a B vitamin is found in hazelnuts and walnuts? But you must be careful when consuming nuts because they do contain a good amount of calories per serving. Based on the variety; one ounce or 2 tablespoons of nuts have about 160 to 180 calories. So how do you add nutritious, unsalted nuts into your meal plan without going crazy? Try these ideas: Add a tablespoon of nuts like hazelnuts, or almonds to a cup of low-fat fruit yogurt or Greek yogurt. Add nuts to whole wheat cereal. Make your salad crunchy with chopped walnuts or Brazil nuts.…
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Type 1 diabetes Results from the body's failure to produce insulin, the hormone that unlocks the cells of the body, allowing glucose to enter and fuel them. It is estimated that 5-10% of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 1 diabetes. Having type 1 diabetes increases your risk for many serious complications. Some complications of type 1 diabetes include: heart disease (cardiovascular disease), blindness (retinopathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), and kidney damage (nephropathy). Type 2 diabetes Results from insulin resistance (a condition in which the body fails to properly use insulin), combined with relative insulin deficiency. Most Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Having type 2 diabetes increases your risk for many serious complications. Some complications of type 2 diabetes include: heart disease (cardiovascular disease), blindness (retinopathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), and kidney damage (nephropathy). Learn more about these complications and how to cope with them. Gestational diabetes Gestational diabetes affects about 4% of all pregnant…
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