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Smoking and Diabetes

Smoking and Diabetes

We know cancer is linked to smoking, but did you know it can also lead to type 2 diabetes? Studies show that those who smoke regularly are almost 50% more likely to develop diabetes than those who don’t smoke. The risk j...

Posted on Monday, October 21, 2019 2:42 pm

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Inactivity and Diabetes

Inactivity and Diabetes

We mentioned earlier this week how important being active is for those who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Moving around and working your muscles improve their ability to use insulin and absorb glucose! This p...

Posted on Monday, October 21, 2019 2:40 pm

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Kick Processed Foods

Kick Processed Foods

Skipping out on processed foods is easier said than done. Grocery markets are flooded with them! While some processing is necessary for some foods, like the bacteria-killing pasteurization process for milk, others add in...

Posted on Monday, October 21, 2019 2:32 pm

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Fiber for Diabetes

Fiber for Diabetes

Did you know that fiber is an important factor in helping manage or prevent diabetes? Having a healthy source of fiber at each meal can help prevent spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels. Some fruits that are tasty an...

Posted on Monday, October 21, 2019 2:30 pm

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