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What blood sugar level is dangerous?  What strategies to maintain blood sugar balance?

What blood sugar level is dangerous? What strategies to maintain blood sugar balance?

If you live with diabetes, you probably know that living with the condition is like walking a tightrope. Staying in range without too many high (hyperglycemic) and low (hypoglycemic) blood sugars is a constant balancing act. But what blood sugar levels are considered really dangerous? This article will explore the question. We’ll give you tips …

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Cholesterol: how to reduce the risk of blood clots

High cholesterol and chronic inflammation can contribute to plaque buildup and narrowing of the arteries, which increases the risk of blood clots. An important part of the evaluation of heart health is the cholesterol evaluation, which is part of your annual physical exam. High cholesterol (specifically certain levels of cholesterol in the blood, such as …

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Study: being of this blood group increases the risk of stroke: are you from this group?

A stroke is a medical emergency that can cause lifelong disability, and the risk of having a stroke can be increased depending on certain factors.A recent study found that people with type A blood may be at increased risk of early stroke. Some factors, like blood type, can’t be changed, but people can work to …

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Hypertension: bet on a diet rich in flavanols to lower blood pressure

Consuming foods rich in flavonoids, such as tea and cocoa, can help lower blood pressure, even in people with hypertension. Eating plenty of foods that contain flavonols, and antioxidants found in some fruits, vegetables, tea, and cocoa, may benefit your blood pressure, according to research published in October 2020 in Scientific Reports. The researchers analyzed …

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Diabetes, prediabetes: what diet to choose to control blood sugar

A diabetes-specific diet is simply a healthy eating plan that will help you control your blood sugar levels. Here’s help to get you started, from meal planning to carb counting. A diabetic diet is simply about eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular meal times. A healthy diet is naturally rich …

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