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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month -Chronic High Blood Sugar Can Lead to Vision Loss

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:34:13 +0000

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month. According to the National Institutes of Health’s National Eye Institute, “Diabetic eye disease, a leading cause of blindness, often has no early warning signs. Early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up care are the only ways to prevent vision loss.” The American Academy of Ophthalmology suggests the following five […]

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Diabetes Management 101

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:38:59 +0000

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), defines diabetes as “a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.” Glucose is vital to our health as it is a main source of energy for our cells, tissues, and muscles, as well as our brain’s primary fuel source. It is also […]

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What is the Diabetic Diet? How You Can Manage Your Diabetes Through Proper Nutrition

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 06:01:54 +0000

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), “Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from […]

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Excess Blood Sugar from Diabetes Can Lead to Cataracts

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 06:06:07 +0000

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), “excess blood sugar from diabetes can cause cataracts.” The World Health Organization defines cataracts as the “clouding of the lens of the eye which prevents clear vision.” The National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health explains that “adults with diabetes are 2-5 times more likely […]

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Explosive New Research Discovers A Critical Protein That Links Diabetes to Heart Disease and Strokes

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 06:23:20 +0000

Researchers at Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State University have blown away the scientific community by discovering that overproduction of the protein, clusterin, can lead to cardiometabolic syndrome. This occurs when there is an unhealthy combination of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and extra body fat around the waist. The study, published […]

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