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Aspirin Not Effective as Preventive Method for Diabetics

November 12, 2008 by Cherie Burbach  
Filed under Diseases & Conditions

Aspirin Not Effective as Preventive Method for Diabetics

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According to BD Diabetes:
“Doctors should not routinely give aspirin to people with diabetes to help guard against a heart attack or stroke, researchers conclude based on a study they conducted. While it was effective for those who had already developed heart disease or suffered a stroke, regular aspirin offered no benefit for patients with diabetes and a common circulatory problem, researchers said.”
However, if you’ve already had a stroke or heart disease, aspirin remains an effective treatment.

Fish May Help Prevent Kidney Disease in Diabetics

November 6, 2008 by Cherie Burbach  
Filed under Diseases & Conditions

Fish May Help Prevent Kidney Disease in Diabetics

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Man, diabetics have so many things to deal with. As if having the disease weren’t bad enough, they can also get complications. One of those complications is kidney disease.
A new study finds that eating fish may help prevent the kidney disease associated with diabetes, however. According to the survey, “Adults eating fish more than once a week had less protein in their urine and those who ate less fish had more protein in their urine.”
Less protein in the urine means the kidneys are doing okay.
If you’re looking for a great fish …read more

Mediterranean diet helps prevent diabetes

May 31, 2008 by Kendra James, RN  
Filed under Diseases & Conditions

Mediterranean diet helps prevent diabetes

According to a study published on the British Medical Journal website, the traditional Mediterranean diet provides as prevention for type 2 diabetes. This consists of a high intake of fiber and vegetable fat and a low intake of trans fatty acids. Just what does this entail?

The Mediterranean diet is rich in olive oil, grains, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and fish, but low in meat, dairy products and alcohol.

Olive oil is thought to be very key in this preventative diet. This makes me crave some fresh tomatoes with olive oil and toasted garlic. Yum….
via Science Daily 

Diabetes, Exercise And Hearty Health Tips From An Expert…

May 31, 2007 by Kendra James, RN  
Filed under Diseases & Conditions

Diabetes, Exercise And Hearty Health Tips From An Expert…

As some of you know, I write A Hearty Life as well as Diabetes Notes. Being a cardiac nurse, I have a strong passion for the topic. Now, we all know that diabetes and heart disease goes hand in hand. So does exercise, eating healthy and prevention of disease. But how many of use what we know on a consistent basis?
Do you hit the gym a couple times a week? Do you make sure to practice heart health? Do you care? Well, Mark Sisson from Mark’s Daily Apple has done another guest post …read more


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