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This focus on Paula Deen and the health risks of “old school”-style Southern cooking is not new. Deen is making news for revealing that she has had Type 2 diabetes for three years, while continuing to cook in the
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African-Americans frequently look towards race and economic factors as our biggest challenges, but there are self-inflicted problems that are literally killing us.
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For all you whole grain cereal lovers your morning favorite pick is a winner! A new study reveals having a bowl a day of your favorite whole grains can help lower your risk of hypertension.
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It’s refreshing to see our favorite celebrities take time to help spread the word and raise awareness about matters that are important to our community. We all have busy schedules but service to others and being self-less really makes a difference and enriches our lives.
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High Blood Pressure is a condition that affects the Black community greatly. Try these nine tips to lower your blood pressure and live a healthy life.
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The most important choice a diabetic can make in their life if the food they eat. Diabetics should be careful to consumer foods that are whole, low in sugar, sodium & fat and that are preferably not processed.
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People who get plenty of vitamin K from food may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who get less of the vitamin, a new study suggests. Find how how you can get your daily dose right here.
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Diabetes is a disease that can affect nearly every organ in your body if left unchecked. Find out how you could be affected and what you can do to stay in control.
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Type 2 Diabetes is one of the fastest growing medical conditions in our country today, but is it manageable and maybe even reversable?
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A drink or two may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study shows.
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If you have diabetes or know someone who has diabetes, you know how important it is to be able to manage it and live a healthy life. Here are some ways to control diabetes for life!
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Certain foods are packed with nutrients that stabilize blood sugar levels, protect your heart, and even save your vision from the damaging effects of diabetes. These 12 foods can give you an extra edge against diabetes and its complications.
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People with diabetes are 25 times more likely to go blind, than someone without the disease. The United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study found that people with type 2 who maintained “tight” blood pressure control—averaging 144/82—reduced their risk of vision loss by 47% and cut their risk for progression of diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in adults, by 34%.
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According to the International Obesity Task Force estimates in 2002 60% of diabetes cases were due to weight gain, and in western nations the percentage climbs into the 90% range. See why losing belly fat can reduce your risk here.
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Sugar free peanut butter is a great option for diabetic recipes. Check out this recipe to turn an everyday sandwich into a dessert.
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