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Diabetes News
105 million have diabetes or prediabetes in US, CDC says
Diabetes now affects nearly 26 million Americans of all ages and 79 million people have what doctors call "prediabetes," according to 2011 estimates released Wednesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Prediabetes, which the CDC says affects 35 percent of adults, is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Prediabetes greatly boosts a person's odds for type 2 diabetes...
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Expert Advice
When advice regarding diabetes is sound, but ignored
Ask any diabetes
specialist whether people can protect themselves from Type 2 diabetes through diet
and exercise and the answer will be a resounding yes. It has been shown three times, in studies in three countries, one of them the United States.
Weight loss and exercise can do more than just stave off diabetes, diabetes specialists will tell you. They can result in lower blood pressure, lower levels of cholesterol, less sleep apnea, more vigor and, in general, a better life. Click to read full story.
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Diabetes Recipe
Meatballs in Garlic Sauce
1. Preheat oven to 425�F (220�C), Gas Mark 7. 2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, garlic, onion, parsley, egg substitute, bread crumbs, evaporated skim milk, thyme, paprika, cumin, salt (if using), and pepper. Click here for full recipe.
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