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INFORMATION ON THE CAUSES OF TYPE 2 DIABETES

• How Do You Get Type 2 Diabetes?
  Risk factors for getting Type 2 Diabetes and what you can do to lower that risk.

• Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
  The link between obesity and type 2 diabetes, plus an explanation of what is considered 'obese'.

• Diabetes Risks - How to Lower Your Risk
  Information on lowering your risk of getting diabetes through lifestyle changes.

• How is Diabetes Inherited?
  How is diabetes inherited - info on genetic link and family eating patterns.

• What Stops Diabetes?
  Information on what stops diabetes and action steps you can take today to delay or prevent Type 2 Diabetes.

• How is Insulin Manufactured?
  Find out how insulin is manufactured in our bodies and what role it plays.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT TYPE 2 DIABETES

• Diabetes Myths
  Common diabetes myths and the facts behind them.

• Symptoms of Pre-Diabetes
  Symptoms of prediabetes, pre-diabetic blood glucose readings, and how to lower your risk of getting Type 2 Diabetes.

• Prediabetic A1C Numbers
  Prediabetic A1C numbers, A1C blood test results - determining your risk for Type 2 Diabetes.

• The First Signs of Diabetes | Type 2 Diabetes
  Learn the first signs of diabetes, risk factors, and what you can do to prevent Type 2 Diabetes.

• Diagnosing Diabetes
  Diagnosing diabetes - the process of assessing personal and family history, risk factors, and symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes before undergoing diabetes testing.

• Diabetes Diagnosis - What Happens Now?
  Type 2 diabetes diagnosis - Q&A on commonly asked questions.

• Canadian Diabetes Info
  Canadian diabetes info on blood glucose readings, and what level or reading indicates Type 2 Diabetes.

• How to Beat a Diabetes Test
  How to beat a diabetes test - why it's NOT a good idea to try to manipulate blood sugar levels.

• Living With Diabetes
  Tips on living with diabetes if you've just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

• Diabetic Challenges
  A list of common diabetic challenges facing those who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

• Vaginal Yeast Infection & Diabetes
  Increased risk of vaginal yeast infection with diabetes - why infection is more frequent and how Type 2 Diabetics can lower their risk.

• What do the Test Results Mean for Type 2 Diabetes?
  Types of diabetes tests and what the test results mean when screening for pre-diabetes or diabetes.

• How Diabetes Can Affect a Person's Lifestyle
  The many ways that diabetes can affect a person's lifestyle, including diet, employment, life expectancy, and more.

• Why the Number of People with Diabetes is Increasing
  A look at why the number of people diagnosed with diabetes is increasing, and how obesity affects risk.

• Type 2 Diabetes in Children
  Why there is an increase of type 2 diabetes in children, and tips on how to help delay or prevent diabetes in kids.

• Adult Onset Diabetes
  An explanation of adult onset diabetes and why it's now referred to as simply type 2 diabetes.

• Diabetes Blood Test
  An explanation of the diabetes blood test, how it's done, and what the test results mean.

• Type 2 Diabetes - How Carbs Affect Insulin Release
  Information on the types of carbohydrates, the importance to diabetics, and how carbs affect insulin release.

• What is the Normal Variance in Blood Sugar During the Day?
  Normal variance in blood sugar levels during the day -- the range that Type 2 Diabetics should aim for.

• Normal Fasting Blood Glucose Range
  Range for normal fasting blood glucose, plus the range for pre-diabetic and diabetic blood sugar levels.

• Diabetes Screening
  Diabetes screening - risk factors for type 2 diabetes and when a diabetes blood test may be necessary.

• Effect of Foods on Blood Glucose Levels
  Information on how the choice of foods effects blood glucose levels.

• Are Carbs Allowed on Diabetic Diets?
  Information on if carbs allowed on diabetic diets - how to plan and incorporate carbohydrates into a healthy diet suitable for people with Type 2 Diabetes.

• How Insulin Helps Glucose Enter the Body's Cells
  Type 2 Diabetes: the function of insulin in helping blood glucose enter the body's cells.

• The Role of the Liver in Regulating Blood Sugar | Type 2 Diabetes
  How the liver helps in blood sugar regulation, important for Type 2 Diabetics.

• About Diabetes
  About diabetes: explanation of type 2 diabetes and why it's important for high risk individuals to be tested.

• Effects of Diabetes
  The long-term effects of diabetes if the type 2 diabetes is left untreated.

• How Synthetic Insulin is Made | Type 2 Diabetes
  Information on the production of synthetic insulin, and reactions from diabetics.

• How Does Diabetes Cause Hypertension? The Importance of Managing Blood Pressure
  How does diabetes cause hypertension? Normal blood pressure range for Type 2 Diabetics and why it's important to control blood pressure.

• Signs of Diabetic Neuropathy
  A list of the signs of diabetic neuropathy for people with Type 2 Diabetes. Includes peripheral, autonomic, proximal and focal diabetic neuropathy.

• How is Diabetes Like Starvation?
  How diabetes is like starvation - why it causes hunger and what you can do to control blood sugar levels.

• Type 2 Diabetes and Mood Swings
  A diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes can lead to mood swings as you adjust to lifestyle changes and medication.

• Diabetes Hearing Loss
  Diabetes hearing loss - what causes hearing impairment in diabetics.

• Diabetes Foot Symptoms
  A list of diabetes foot symptoms to watch for, and what could be causing them.

• Diabetes Foot Sore
  Causes of a diabetes foot sore and the common types of foot problems in diabetics.

• Diabetes - Foot Pain
  The causes of diabetes foot pain and how they affect people with Type 2 Diabetes.

• Diabetes and Itchy Skin
  Skin care tips for diabetes and itchy skin -- how diabetes causes dry skin and how to care for your skin.

• Using a Diabetic Skin Moisturizer
  Why using a good diabetic skin moisturizer is so important in managing overall care and treatment for people with diabetes.

• Diabetic Abscesses
  Information on diabetic abcesses (abscess) that occur in the skin; why people with diabetes are more prone to abscesses.

• Diabetes Facts
  Common diabetes facts about what it is, the risks, and treatment of Type 2 diabetes.

• How Long Does Diabetes Last?
  How long does diabetes last, and can it be cured once you have developed Type 2 diabetes?

• Normal Blood Sugar Chart
  Normal blood sugar chart - blood glucose levels for non-diabetics, plus sample target range for people with Type 2 Diabetes.

• Testing for Diabetes
  Testing for diabetes through blood glucose and oral glucose tests; normal ranges for bood sugar levels.

• Diabetes and Heart Disease
  Information on how diabetes and heart disease are related; steps you can take to minimize your risk of heart attack and stroke.

• Diabetes Self Care
  Diabetes self care tips on monitoring blood sugar, managing stress levels, exercise, physical issues, and more.

• Free Diabetic Log Sheets
  Free diabetic log sheets for recording blood glucose levels and medication or insulin dosages.

• Weight Loss While Using Insulin
  Why weight loss while using insulin is so difficult; tips on safely losing weight and regulating blood glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes.

• Candida Albicans and Diabetes - Diabetic Skin Problems
  Why candida albicans and diabetes isn't uncommon in type 2 diabetics. Parts of the body commonly affected.

• Type 2 Diabetes and Recurring Candida Albicans Infections
  Tips for people with type 2 diabetes and recurring candida infections - steps you can take to prevent repeated infection.

TYPE 2 DIABETES TREATMENT AND CONTROL

• Diabetic Test Kits
  How to choose diabetic test kits - accuracy, maintenance, easy of use and other considerations for glucose meters and more.

• Controlling Type II Diabetes
  Information on controlling type II diabetes - the parts of a diabetes treatment plan to help you stay healthy and feel your best.

• Boosting Insulin Production - for Diabetics
  Information on how you may be able to boost your body's insulin production.

• Type 2 Diabetes | How Does Diabetes Affect You?
  Complications from Type 2 Diabetes - how it can affect you and your physical health.

• Type 2 Diabetes: What Type of Medicine Do You Take?
  Information on oral medication, insulin treatments, and herbal remedies for people with Type 2 Diabetes.

• How Does Smoking Affect Diabetes?
  How does smoking affect diabetes? Information on why smoking and diabetes do not mix, and the health complications that can result.

• Diabetes Pain Treatment
  Diabetes pain treatment options -- self-care, medications, and other alternatives.

• Diabetes Dental Care at Home
  Diabetes dental care at home: tips on keeping your teeth and mouth healthy.

• Ways to Improve Diabetes (Type 2) - Treatment
  How to improve diabetes: treatment through exercise, diet, and better sleep.

• Type 2 Diabetes: Itching and Burning Symptoms
  Why diabetics sometimes experience itching and burning symptoms related to diabetes.

• Can Cinnamon be Used as Part of Diabetes Treatment?
  Does cinnamon work as a treatment for diabetes? Does cinnamon lower risks or help to control blood sugar?

• Using Exercise to Reduce Insulin Resistance
  How exercise affects insulin resistance, and how much exercise you need to reduce insulin resistance.

• How Exercise Affects Symptoms of Diabetes
  Exercise tips for diabetics, and how exercise affects the symptoms of diabetes and helps to improve health and well-being in people with Type 2 Diabetes.

• Diabetes Foot Care
  Diabetes foot care - self-care tips for healthy feet, as part of an overall diabetes treatment plan.

• How to Choose Walking Shoes for Diabetics
  Tips on how to choose walking shoes for diabetics, as a part of proper diabetes foot care.

• How to Control Diabetes Without Medication
  Tips on how to control diabetes without medication, through lifestyle changes that you can start doing today.

• Basic Information for Glucometers
  Basic information for glucometers to help you choose a unit that's right for you. Type 2 diabetes blood glucose monitoring and self-care.

• Diabetes and Salt
  If you have diabetes, salt intake should be reduced in order to lower high blood pressure. Tips on reducing the amount of salt you consume.

• Complications of Diabetes
  Common complications of diabetes - how diabetes affects our health and what we can do to stay as healthy as possible.

• Microalbuminuria Treatment Diabetes
  Microalbuminuria treatment diabetes - microalbumin urine test, treatment of diabetic nephropathy.

• Reversing Diabetes
  Reversing diabetes - easing the symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

• Diabetes Test Kit
  Choosing a diabetes test kit - what to include and things to consider.

• Weight Loss and Diabetes
  Weight loss and diabetes tips -- how to lose weight safely, how much weight loss is needed for health benefits.

• Diabetes and Exercise
  Diabetes and exercise - the benefits of exercise, types of exercise, plus additional tips for diabetics.

• Diabetes Skin Care
  Diabetes skin care tips for healthy skin. How to avoid dry, itchy skin.

• Diabetes Monitoring - Blood Sugar Levels
  Diabetes monitoring: target ranges for blood sugar levels and tips on diabetes self-care.

• Normal Postprandial Blood Sugar Levels
  Normal postprandial blood sugar levels, and why it's important for people with Type 2 diabetes.

• Glucophage for Diabetes
  About Glucophage for diabetes - type 2 diabetes oral medication for lowering blood glucose levels.

• Diabetes Insulin Pump
  An introduction to the diabetes insulin pump, an alternative to daily insulin injections for people with type 2 diabetes.

• Diabetes Equipment and Supplies
  A list of diabetes equipment and supplies you may need if you have type 2 diabetes.

• How to Naturally Lower High Blood Sugar | Type 2 Diabetes
  Information about a promising study - naturally lower high blood sugar by walking downhill.

• Diabetes Care and Frequency of Blood Glucose Monitoring
  The importance of diabetes care and the frequency of blood glucose monitoring to help establish a baseline, and show how sugar levels respond to dietary changes, exercise, and medication.

• Why Blood Sugar is Highest in the Morning
  Two causes of why blood sugar is highest in the morning, and how to better manage glucose levels overnight.

• Coenzyme Q10 and Treatment of Diabetes
  Coenzyme Q10 and treatment of diabetes - how CoQ10 can potentially improve conditions and complications that are more common in people with type 2 diabetes.

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