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The Health Professional’s Guide to Food Allergies and Intolerances (10% off During the Month of May)

The Health Professional’s Guide to Food Allergies and Intolerances (10% off During the Month of May)

This comprehensive guide sheds light on the latest science behind food allergies and intolerances as well as practical suggestions for their management.

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Diabetes

Diabetes

Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes, and it is estimated that 7 million people in the U.S. are unaware they have it. The good news is that diabetes can be managed or prevented with a few lifestyle changes.

Whether you have been diagnosed with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes, to successfully manage the disease you need to understand how foods and nutrition affect your body.

Understanding Diabetes

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Diabetes cannot be cured but it can be successfully treated. Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body uses energy, in the form of glucose, from food. People with diabetes have a high level of glucose in their blood.

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Diabetes and Diet

Healthy Vegetables (sm)There is no one diet for all people with diabetes. There is, however, a "recipe" for eating healthfully that is similar to recommendations for heart health, cancer prevention and weight management.

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Eating Right with Diabetes

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Managing diabetes means maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Along with proper medication and physical activity, this also requires balancing the foods you eat.

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The Lowdown on Diabetes

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With 25.8 million Americans living with diabetes, the numbers seem staggering. The good news is diabetes is manageable, and with a few lifestyle changes you can even prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes. 

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RDs and Medical Nutrition Therapy Services

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Health professionals agree that nutrition services are one of the first treatments that individuals should receive to improve conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. Many registered dietitians (RDs) work in the treatment and prevention of disease by providing medical nutrition therapy.

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The Dish on Diabetes

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Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, and it is estimated that seven million people in the U.S. are unaware they have it. The good news is that diabetes can be managed or prevented with a few lifestyle changes, and as part of National Diabetes Month, Americans are encouraged to learn more about diabetes.

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