Regular exercise and healthful snacks are key elements of maintaining good health for almost everyone, but these strategies are especially important for those at risk of developing diabetes. Prediabetics can help ward off the disease by regularly engaging in aerobic, weight-bearing and stretching exercises. To maintain healthy blood glucose levels during exercise, prediabetics should remain hydrated and consume high-fiber snacks with carbohydrates and some natural sugars, such as granola, crackers or fruit.
Hypoglycemia -- the medical term for low blood glucose levels -- causes unpleasant and even potentially life-threatening symptoms, particularly if you have diabetes. Drinking alcohol can potentiate hypoglycemia, even several da...
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Stair climbing is a common 5k training exercise for a reason: by the time you've huffed and puffed up and down dozens of staircases, the run itself feels like a breeze. Pregnancy makes competing in any type of athletic competit...
The right proportion of foods in a meal is not only important to overall health, but it can also make the difference between gaining or losing weight. Balancing caloric and fat intake with your need for protein, fiber, vitamins...
The American diabetes Association (ADA), an organization that aims to "prevent, cure and manage diabetes," offers a variety of suggestions on how to keep your blood sugar under control by limiting foods that can incre...
Pescatarians are vegetarians who also include fish and shellfish in their diet. Calcium in a pescatarian diet comes from a variety of sources, but most plant sources of calcium contain less than 100 milligrams per serving, so p...
There are two main forms of diabetes, primarily defined by whether the diabetic requires insulin. For diabetic individuals who do not require insulin, the disease sometimes can be controlled entirely by diet. While many differe...
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