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Diabetes and Mood Swings – Everything You Need to Know

7 min read 2023 Nov 17
Depression is a mood disorder that affects 25% of people with diabetes. Unsurprisingly, those with diabetes are more likely to experience blood sugar fluctuations. As such, it appears...
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Does Diabetes Cause Hair Loss? — An In-Depth Guide

9 min read 2023 Nov 17
Diabetes is one of the more popular conditions that can be life-threatening and put people having it in danger. The condition—which is commonly associated with adults aged close...
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Best Sleeping Position for People With Diabetes

6 min read 2023 Nov 17
Unfortunately, poor sleep affects and exacerbates symptoms of diabetes, leading to high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and even weight gain. As such, getting a good night’s sleep is...
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What Are the Warning Signs of Prediabetes?

12 min read 2023 Nov 17
A condition known as prediabetes is what’s experienced before the significant illness steps in. Patients can live with this condition for years unknown to them, and sometimes if...
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The Basic 7 Vitamins and Minerals for Diabetes

8 min read 2023 Nov 24
Diabetes is widely considered an inflammatory disease, and it affects your overall health, including your sleep and weight. To reduce its effects, you can use different minerals and...
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3 Tips on How To Deal With High Blood Sugar After Exercise

5 min read 2023 Nov 17
Did you know that you may have high blood sugar after exercise? If you suffer from diabetes, this is important because you should know how to deal with...
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A Guide on the Top 5 Diabetes Hacks to Try in 2022

8 min read 2023 Nov 17
When it comes to treating diabetes, many suggestions and recommendations are available online, including those that are indeed helpful and aren’t. This explosive number is significantly attributed to...
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A1C vs. Fasting Glucose: Two Popular Blood Sugar Diagnostics

15 min read 2023 Nov 24
More worrying is that a significant number of people that have it or are at risk of getting it (in a prediabetic state) are yet to be diagnosed....
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Average Doctor Visits Per Year For Person With Diabetes

5 min read 2023 Nov 17
If you are somebody who lives with diabetes, then it’s most likely you are well aware of the amount of medical care that such chronic conditions can require...