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Diabetes
Are Weight Loss Drugs Safe For People With Diabetes?
Weight loss lowers the risk of diabetes, and in those who already have diabetes weight loss can reduce blood glucose—also called blood ... Read More
New FDA-Approved Diabetes Device Means Less Fingerstick Tests
Here’s a bit of good news for diabetics: the fingerstick test could be a thing of the past. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... Read More
STUDY: Sleep Apnea During Pregnancy Increased Chances Of Diabetes & High Blood Pressure
Breathing problems during pregnancy may be linked to more serious ailments – diabetes and high blood pressure. A new study of more than ... Read More
Diabetes: 7 Symptoms You Don’t See
African Americans have the highest rate of diabetes, but get this: it's a preventable disease. We can actually win the fight against ... Read More
#WeSeeYou: First Black-Owned Yoga Studio Opens In New Orleans
In December 2015, Adrianne "Ajax" Jackson created a GoFundMe campaign to help bring her dream of owning a yoga studio to life. A year later, ... Read More
5 Simple Swaps To Cut The Carbs
One of the simplest and most effective ways to enhance your weight loss efforts is to eat fewer carbohydrates. To reap the weight loss and ... Read More
Diabetes Drug Shown To Prevent Fatal Heart Attacks
Drug sales for diabetes drug Jardiance may be going up in a few weeks as two top medical groups work to implement new guidelines for ... Read More
‘Bye Apple! 5 Reasons Why You Should Eat A Pear Every Day
More than good taste, a pear is an incredibly versatile fruit. You can put in or on just about anything to add a bit of sweetness, ... Read More
4 Tips To Get Your Family Health History This Holiday
Ever glance around the dinner table during the holidays and realize how many generations are present? It’s a beautiful feeling. It’s also ... Read More
New FDA Approved App Could Be The Next Big Thing In Diabetes Management
Over 3.3 million African Americans in the United States have diabetes. Ninety percent of these individuals have type ... Read More
Why Diabetics Are Adding Probiotics To Their DASH Diet
Adding protein-rich or probiotic-laden foods to your diet may help control your blood sugar levels, according to a pair of new ... Read More