FDA NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: July 23, 2013 Media Inquiries: Christopher Kelly, 301-79 Includes certain products containing undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking action to remove from the market illegal products, including some labeled as dietary supplements, that claim to mitigate, treat, cure or prevent diabetes and related complications. The agency recently issued [...]
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A Healthy Type 2 Diabetes Diet Maintaining a healthy diet is important for everyone, but it is especially important for people with diabetes. A type 2 diabetes diet and following the right meal plan can make all the difference to a person struggling to keep their blood sugar under control. But, what is the right meal plan? How much of which food group should you eat? Along with a visit to a dietitian, this guide should help answer [...]
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Join the Weight Loss Challenge! Glucerna® and SparkPeople® have teamed up to help you reach your weight loss goals. Check out the full details of the new weight loss challenge that’s designed just for you. Take the Diabetes Weight Loss Challenge Try Glucerna Hunger Smart® There’s a smart way to help satisfy your hunger—specially designed for you! Glucerna Hunger Smart is a delicious part of your weight-loss plan. Check Out Glucerna [...]
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Borderline Diabetic Diet Plan Borderline Diabetic Diet Plan! Living with diabetes can be hard when you're restricted to certain foods. When one cannot produce enough insulin within their body, glucose levels elevate. Diabetes mellitus may also be a common term, resulting into diseases that effect high blood sugars known as glucose. Following a diabetic diet plan isn't very complicated. Your body will ultimately adjust, and you should [...]
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Before pondering about the diet plan please note these thumb rules for diabetes diet A strict no for sweets, chocolates, ice creams, jams, jellies etc Stay away from fats- avoid ghee, butter, deep fried foods, red meat etc Divide your diet in 5-6 small portions spread over a day. The best way is 3 small meals 2 healthy snacks. Include more vegetables and fruits. Here is an example for south Indian diabetes diet plan. Please consult [...]
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Photo Credit loss weight image by gajatz from Fotolia.com Small amounts of weight loss, losing as little as 10 lbs., can have a significant impact on blood sugar and health, according to the Obesity Society. A good weight loss plan for people with diabetes should include a variety of healthy foods while providing guidelines on how to control overall intake. Consult with a physician before staring any weight loss plan. The key to losing [...]
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Diabetes in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatments and Dietary Management Diabetes mellitus, sometimes called sugar diabetes, is a common disease in dogs. Golden Retrievers, German Shepherd Dogs, Miniature Schnauzers, Keeshonden, and Poodles have the highest incidence, but all breeds can be affected. Females with the disease outnumber males by three to one. The average age of onset is 6 to 9 years. Diabetes is a result of inadequate production of [...]
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Picking foods that fill you up with fewer calories By Tracey Neithercott/Recipes by Robyn Webb, MS, LN There are plenty of reasons why diets fail, but for many people it comes down to this: They’re not satisfied and they’re not full. Most people who drop a size (or three) on a restrictive plan gain it all back once they realize that they do, in fact, enjoy bread. Or that they simply can’t live another day without a bite of chocolate. [...]
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