Metformin is generally the initial treatment for insulin resistance and high blood sugar. If your doctor prescribes it, remember these ... Read More
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Maintaining a Salty-Diabetes Balance: Tips to Keep Your Health in Check
Put down the saltshaker — especially if you’re at risk of type 2 diabetes. While the condition brings to mind the need to avoid sugar, a ... Read More
I Have Diabetes, Can I Still Eat…
Living with diabetes can be quite a transition for many but a transition is crucial if you’ve been diagnosed with this disease. Diabetes is ... Read More
Tyler Perry at 55: The ONE Reason He Doesn’t Like The “Happy Birthday” Song
Born into poverty and raised in a household scarred by abuse, Tyler Perry learned from a young age to find the strength, faith, and ... Read More
Diabetes Symptoms Vary by Type: Here’s How to Tell the Difference
More than 11 percent of the U.S. population has diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association, but as common as this disease is, ... Read More
What to Know About Alcohol and Diabetes, According to an Expert
Living with diabetes doesn't mean you have to live a life of deprivation and misery, but you'll need to play it smart when it comes to ... Read More
Halle Berry: Over 50 ‘Just Keeps Getting Better With Time’
From films like Boomerang, X-Men, Swordfish, Monster's Ball and more, Halle Berry‘s timeless beauty has helped made her one of the most ... Read More
4 Possible Complications of Type 2 Diabetes
The "what ifs" associated with this sickness and the possible consequences it may cause aren't something most are prepared to deal ... Read More
Signs It’s Time to Talk to Your Doctor About Dehydration
Picture this: It's a hot summer day and you've been in the sun all day. Suddenly your mouth gets dry and you begin to feel fatigued and ... Read More
NFL Hall-of-Famer & Coach, Deion Sanders, May Have Foot Amputated
The legendary multi-sport star, Deion Sanders, who famously played professionally in the NFL and MLB at the same time and most memorably ... Read More
What Causes Feet and Ankles To Swell? 7 Main Reasons
Q: What causes feet to swell? - P. H. A: There are many reasons your feet and/or may swell. It is very important that you figure out the ... Read More
Are You Storing Your Medicine Properly?
Oxygen, light, and water are among the substances that humans need to survive. However, those same life-affirming elements can be ... Read More