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Individuals with type 2 diabetes don't need to completely eliminate carbs

08/15/2011
A type 2 diabetes diagnosis used to mean that a person was confined to bland food for the rest of their life. Any amount of carbohydrates or sugars could mean a dangerous spike in blood sugar, which leads to health complications over time.

Certain nutrients may benefit individuals with type 2 diabetes

08/16/2011
Maintaining a proper diet is critically important for anyone with type 2 diabetes. However, most people with the condition focus on limiting their intake of carbohydrates, fat and sugar.

Watching too much TV can lead to type 2 diabetes and shorten life expectancy

08/16/2011
Just about everyone enjoys watching some TV every now and then, but new research suggests that overindulging can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes and shave years off a person's life.

Type 2 diabetes may increase glaucoma risk

08/17/2011
Individuals with type 2 diabetes are already known to be at an increased risk of developing retinopathy, a condition that can eventually lead to blindness. Now, new evidence suggests that these individuals may also be prone to open-angle glaucoma.

Women with type 2 diabetes may struggle to conceive, study suggests

08/19/2011
For many women, the greatest aspiration they have in life is to become a mother. However, new evidence suggests that individuals who have type 2 and continue eating unhealthy diets may have a harder time conceiving than most women.

BMI just as effective in assessing type 2 diabetes risk in overweight children

08/19/2011
For years, body mass index, or BMI, has been the gold standard for diagnosing a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, in recent years, research has suggested that waist circumference may provide a more accurate assessment.

Groups dissatisfied with UN efforts to address chronic diseases epidemic

08/19/2011
Members of the United Nations will soon discuss ways the world can address the rising tide of non-communicable diseases like type 2 diabetes, a signal of the major toll the conditions are taking on societies around the world.

Simple lifestyle changes can help individuals with type 2 diabetes manage their condition

08/22/2011
For individuals who have type 2 diabetes, living a healthy lifestyle is one of the most important things they can do. In particular, it is vital to get plenty of physical activity. This may help them lose some extra pounds and limit their risk of complications.

Many diabetics fail to meet testing guidelines

08/23/2011
Most people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes know that regular testing is a critical part of their ability to control their condition. It is important for them to monitor blood sugar levels to ensure that they do not rise to dangerous levels.

A healthy diet is key to managing type 2 diabetes

08/23/2011
For most people, a type 2 diabetes diagnosis is a life-changing event. The condition plays a central role in the lives of the majority of those who have it. It needs to be a consideration in just about every decision a person makes. This is particularly true when it comes to diet.