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August 2008
American Diabetes Association's New MyFoodAdvisor™
ADA Diabetes World - August 7, 2008
Even when you try to eat healthy there are oftentimes hidden ingredients lurking. Did you know that low-fat often means high in sugar or sodium? Monday the American Diabetes Association (ADA) launched an online nutrition tool—MyFoodAdvisor™—that unlocks the mystery of what is in many of the foods you eat.
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Impaired Ankle Function Seen in Diabetics: Study
ADA Diabetes World - August 7, 2008
People with long-standing diabetes are prone to impaired ankle function, even in the absence of diabetes-related nerve damage, or "peripheral neuropathy," new research indicates. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy—a progressive deterioration of nerve function in the extremities linked to diabetes—can trigger chronic pain, numbness, weakness, and tingling sensations in the feet.
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Vitamin C Linked to Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes in Control Newsletter- August 6, 2008
Higher plasma vitamin C level and, to a lesser degree, fruit and vegetable intake, are associated with a decreased risk for type 2 diabetes by 62 percent, according to the results of a population-based, prospective cohort study reported in the July 28 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Simple: A Daily 45 Minute Walk Limits the Impact of Diabetes
Diabetes in Control Newsletter- August 6, 2008
According to scientists in the UK, by simply walking for an extra 45 minutes a day, people with diabetes can limit the impact of the disease. The scientists from Newcastle University conducted a study involving people with late-onset, or type 2 diabetes and found that walking improved their bodies' ability to store sugar and burn fat, which after a few weeks reduced the effects of diabetes.
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