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 Dispelling 6 myths about diabetes: How glyconutrients can help with your diabetes. by Lee Berlemann You are about to discover a scientifically proven  nutritional supplement that boosts your immune system and  gets your diabetes under control. But before we get too far along, let's dispell with some  "myths" about diabetes. Myth #1 If You Have Diabetes You Will Always Be Sick  No. Diabetics can lead ordinary, healthy and productive  lives. Myth #2: If it is in your family, you will get it too.  No. Studies have shown that there is a genetic predisposition for diabetes, so if it runs in the family, it  should be taken as a sign that individuals may have an  increased risk for developing the disease. However, a risk does not necessarily mean that individuals  are bound to end up with the disease. There are many  preventative measures that can be taken in order to decrease  risk, such as exercise, healthy diet, and weight  c...

 Weight Loss Helps Prevent Diabetes by Kirsten Hawkins A few months ago (March 2005), the American Diabetes Association announced the findings of the comprehensive Diabetes Prevention Program. The DPP was conducted at over 25 medical centers nationwide and involved thousands of participants who volunteered to have their habits monitored and to follow dietary and exercise recommendations. All participants had been diagnosed with 'pre-diabetes', a condition where the blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet in diabetic ranges. Untreated, more than half of those people diagnosed with pre-diabetes will develop full-blown type 2 diabetes within a decade. For the study, the participants were divided into two groups. One half were given dietary recommendations. The other half got the same dietary recommendations, plus the recommendation to exercise at least 30 minutes daily, five times a week. The results? Those who included daily exercise in their routines and followed ...

 7 Ways To Cross Diabetes Awareness Month Off The Calendar by Katrina McKenna November is National Diabetes Awareness month. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death (fifth leading cause of death by disease) in America. According to the American Diabetes Association Diabetes affects over 20 million Americans, that's 7% of the population! Another 41 million Americans have pre-diabetes. That means out of every 5 people at least one of them has either diabetes or pre-diabetes. Chances are this includes you are someone you know. Every day approximately 2,200 people are diagnosed with diabetes, and the statistics getting worse each year. I believe we can reverse this trend through education and awareness. Here are 7 things that we all can do to reverse the trend and eliminate the need for Diabetes Awareness Month. 1. Talk to your doctor, if you have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes you must find out as much as possible from your doctor as soon as possible. 2. If you have diabe...