Results for "Diabetes"

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Why Your Feet Hurt at Night: Causes, Symptoms and How to Find Relief
Foot pain at night can make it hard to relax or fall asleep. Whether it feels like aching, burning, tingling or sharp pain, nighttime foot discomfort is...
April 26
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Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe? Benefits, Risks and What to Know
Artificial sweeteners are often used as a low-calorie alternative to sugar, but are they actually safe? While these sugar substitutes can help reduce calorie...
April 19
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Happy Trails and Feet: How to Prevent and Treat Foot Blisters
A blister can stop you in your tracks. One small spot on your foot can turn a long run, hike or workday into a painful experience. How can something so...
March 23
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When ‘Healthy’ Weight Loss Could Be a Sign of High Blood Sugar
If you’re trying to lose weight and you’re seeing progress with healthy habits, it can feel rewarding. When you see the scale move, it’s usually a sign...
March 11
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How Do I Know If My Wound Is Healing Correctly?
Cuts, scrapes and surgical wounds are part of life. Most heal without problems but it’s not always easy to tell what’s normal and what could signal a concern.  Some...
March 03
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What’s a ‘Fart Walk’ and Can It Really Help After Meals?
Sometimes the best health advice comes with a little humor. Enter the “fart walk.” Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like: walking to help move gas along...
February 18
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Travel Safely With Chronic Conditions This Holiday Season
Holidays are for spending time with family and friends and celebrating. But if you have a long-term (chronic) health problem, traveling can add an extra...
December 14
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Your Pancreas: What the Small Organ Does for Your Body
You’ve probably never given too much thought to your pancreas, unless you’ve had a problem with it. This organ is easy to ignore but it takes care of some...
October 31
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Why Quality Sleep Matters for Your Blood Sugar
You know what it’s like after a night of poor sleep. You wake up tired and sluggish, reaching for coffee to get through the day.  But what you might not...
October 15
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Why You Don’t Need to Be Overweight to Be at Risk for Diabetes
Many people believe you have to be overweight and inactive to get type 2 diabetes but that’s simply not true. Even if you’re slim or athletic, your body...
September 25