Diabetes
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My Wake-Up Call for Healthier Habits -- I Changed My Life With Type 2 Diabetes
Just how much can lifestyle changes make a difference in your health, especially with a chronic illness? Learn how one man changed his lifestyle habits and turned his life around after learning he had type 2 diabetes.
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Getting to the Type 2 Truth
Knowledge is key in managing your diabetes effectively. A diabetes educator shares what you need to know about sources of information -- and support.
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Diabetes? Why You Should Give Skin a Closer Look
With diabetes, a good skin care routine is an important part of staying healthy.
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How to Eat on the Go With Type 2 Diabetes
When you're running around, healthy eating can get tricky if you're trying to keep your blood sugar levels in check. Learn how to find diabetes-friendly items when you're away from home.
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Life With Insulin Injections
Treating your type 2 diabetes with insulin? Learn the ins and outs of giving yourself daily injections.
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Shop Smart for Groceries for Diabetes
When you control your food, you control your type 2 diabetes. Use these tips to shop wisely at the grocery store.
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Beyond Medication: How to Stay on Top of Your Diabetes
Medication is only one part of your type 2 diabetes treatment strategy. Learn which lifestyle changes can help keep your blood sugar in check and prevent complications.
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Gaining Access for Minorities to Health Screenings
Learn how lower health screening rates in minority communities is having an impact on health outcomes, and find out what some are doing to improve the situation.
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Why Diversity Matters in Clinical Trials and Research
Having people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds in clinical trials helps to ensure that treatments are safe and effective for everyone.
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Why Treatment Is Different If You’re a Person of Color
Research shows certain racial and ethnic groups are sometimes treated differently in health care settings. Learn more about why this happens.
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Institutional Racism and Health Care for Minorities
Learn about the ways racism within medical schools and the health care system results in poorer quality of health care for minorities.
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Distrust of Medical System and Minority Health Care
Why people in minority groups may not trust the medical community, and how that impacts health care.
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Minorities and Chronic Disease: Obstacles to Care
Rates of chronic conditions in the U.S. are higher in minority groups than in white populations. Learn more about the social and systemic causes for these health inequities.
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How Geography Affects the Health Care of Minorities
Learn about the impact of geography on the health care in minority communities, including issues like lack of access to medical care and lack of "walkable" neighborhoods.
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How Job Types Affect Health in Minority Communities
Can the type of job you have affect your health? Learn how low wages, paid leave, and other work factors can lead to health disparities.
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Daily Practices for Type 1 Diabetes Control
The bedrock of type 1 diabetes treatment is insulin therapy, but your lifestyle choices are also a crucial part of your treatment.
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My Diabetes Journey: Inspiring Myself to Inspire Others
Read about one woman's journey of learning to live with type 2 diabetes.
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11 Diabetes Dos: Your Type 2 Checklist
Your type 2 diabetes checklist includes, smart food choices, regular medical visits, monitoring your A1c, and more.
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Prediabetes 101
Prediabetes is a condition that happens when your blood sugar levels are above normal but not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. Learn more about it and what you can do to avoid it.
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Eating on the Go With Diabetes
Don't let a hectic life wreak havoc on your blood sugar. Try these expert tips to help you stick to a healthy eating plan.
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What’s New in Diabetes Technology?
New technologies have made life easier for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body?
Take a look at how the sweet stuff messes with your health, from head to toe.
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When Insulin Shock Is Left Untreated
How can insulin shock affect you? Find out why it’s important to treat this complication of diabetes and keep it from happening.
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Can You Get Diabetes if You’re Thin?
Even if you’re slim or at the right weight for your height, you can have diabetes. Find out how you can be at risk for “lean diabetes” and what you need to know to manage it correctly.
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The Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease
Type 2 diabetes raises your odds of developing heart disease, as does prediabetes. If you’ve been diagnosed with either, start paying attention to your heart health now.
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