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Article imageTerry Graedon - November 28, 2024
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Is There a Dark Side to the Diabetes Drug Jardiance?

Jardiance is being advertised on television. Watch the smiles, singing and dancing! Is this drug appropriate for people with prediabetes?

Joe Graedon - November 25, 2024

People Are Having Too Much Fun on Drug Commercials!

Joe Graedon - November 20, 2024

Will Diabetes Drug Metformin Also Help Your Lungs? Anti Cancer?

Joe Graedon - November 20, 2024

How Can You Overcome the Harms of Sitting Too Much?

Joe Graedon - November 11, 2024

Master Your Metabolism by Using a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor)

Terry Graedon - October 30, 2024

Make Sure Your Vegetarian Diet Is High Quality

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Terry Graedon - October 28, 2024

Will Ozempic Lead to Hair Loss?

Ozempic (semaglutide) seems less likely than some other medications to trigger cardiovascular problems, but diabetic retinopathy may worsen.

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Terry Graedon - October 23, 2024

What Are Pros and Cons of Cinnamon for Blood Sugar?

Cinnamon can help control blood sugar, but some brands have been contaminated with lead! Learn about the pros and cons of cinnamon.

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Terry Graedon - October 21, 2024

Psyllium Fiber Is Versatile Remedy

Psyllium fiber is inexpensive and amazingly versatile. Not only can it control both constipation and diarrhea, it can help heartburn, too.

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Joe Graedon - October 16, 2024

Post-Covid Symptoms Are Debilitating

Post-COVID symptoms affect millions! After the infection, children are more vulnerable to diabetes and adults to heart attacks and strokes.

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Joe Graedon - October 14, 2024

Some Diabetes Drugs Can Trigger Perineal Gangrene

Which diabetes drugs can lead to perineal gangrene? The infection can become life threatening. The perineum is between the anus and genitals.

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Terry Graedon - October 14, 2024

Can You Manage Your Blood Sugar Naturally?

If you have type 2 diabetes, paying attention to exercise, diet and supplements could help you manage your blood sugar more naturally.

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Joe Graedon - September 30, 2024

COVID and Diabetes: Another Aftereffect of the Pandemic?

You know all about key long COVID symptoms: fatigue, shortness of breath and brain fog. Beware COVID and diabetes! Watch out for symptoms.

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Joe Graedon - September 30, 2024

Is Metformin a Miracle or a Menace?

Is the diabetes drug metformin a miracle because of anticancer, anti-COVID and anti-aging activity or a menace due to serious side effects?

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Joe Graedon - September 18, 2024

Brewing Heart Health: Caffeine from Coffee and Tea Reduces Risks

Can you sip your way to a healthier heart? Can caffeine from coffee and tea reduce your risk for heart attacks, strokes and type 2 diabetes?

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Terry Graedon - September 12, 2024

Do Early Foods Raise Diabetes Risk?

A Finnish study found that youngsters given grains and fruit as early foods are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes.

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Joe Graedon - August 29, 2024

How Are Home Tests and Devices Revolutionizing Healthcare?

A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is now available over the counter! Home tests and devices empower patients to take charge of their health.

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Terry Graedon - August 21, 2024

What Is the Outcome of Prediabetes?

Prediabetes does not lead inevitably to diabetes. Despite the name, many people with this metabolic disorder are able to reverse their condition.

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Joe Graedon - August 15, 2024

Prices Slashed on 10 Blockbuster Drugs For Medicare Patients!

Blockbuster drugs like Januvia and Jardiance have been busting Medicare's budget. Now the government has negotiated big price reductions!

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Terry Graedon - August 12, 2024

Do You Need a Continuous Glucose Monitor Without Diabetes?

A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can reveal how foods affect your blood sugar. Devise a diet for optimal response. An OTC CGM is coming.

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Terry Graedon - July 10, 2024

Show 1391: Key Steps for Healthy Feet

Find out about the best steps for healthy feet. Listen and call in your questions and Dr. Jane Andersen, podiatrist, will answer.

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Terry Graedon - July 10, 2024

Fasting to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes

Research suggests intermittent fasting to reduce the risk of diabetes could help lower cholesterol and help with weight loss.

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Joe Graedon - July 1, 2024

Prednisone and Diabetes: A Life-Threatening Glucose Spike

Prednisone saves lives! It restored my hearing when I went deaf. But prednisone has lots of side effects. Prednisone and diabetes is real.

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Terry Graedon - June 12, 2024

Are Non-Sugar Sweeteners a Healthy Choice?

Non-sugar sweeteners may not offer the expected health benefits. In fact, sugar substitutes may increase inflammation or blood clotting.

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Terry Graedon - June 10, 2024

How to Improve Your Health with Chocolate

A study in Luxembourg shows that the more chocolate people eat, the less likely they are to have diabetes. Could you improve your health with chocolate?

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Terry Graedon - June 5, 2024

How to Stay Healthy with a Mediterranean Diet

Following a Mediterranean diet with lots of veggies, fruit and fish can help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and breast cancer.

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Terry Graedon - May 29, 2024

Show 1387: The Patient-Led Revolution in Health Care

In this episode, Susannah Fox, author of Rebel Health, describes the patient-led revolution in health care.

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Joe Graedon - May 29, 2024

If You Need Surgery While on Ozempic or Wegovy BE VERY CAREFUL!

Surgery while on Ozempic or Wegovy or other GLP-1 agonists such as Victoza, Saxenda, or Mounjaro requires special caution. Beware aspiration!

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Terry Graedon - March 13, 2024

Daily Exercise Boosts Lifespan

Daily exercise including muscle strengthening and aerobic activity reduces the risk of premature death from a wide range of conditions.

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Joe Graedon - March 4, 2024

Kidney Stones and Rybelsus (Semaglutide) aka Ozempic and Wegovy

Almost everyone has heard of Ozempic and Wegovy. These drugs contain semaglutide, just like Rybelsus? Are kidney stones and Rybelsus a thing?

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Joe Graedon - February 26, 2024

Are You Taking “Good” Drugs or “Bad” Drugs?

We have become a polarized nation in both politics and medicine. Are there good drugs and bad drugs? How would you know which you are taking?

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Joe Graedon - February 19, 2024

Do Statins Cause Diabetes? Many MDs Wish It Weren’t So!

Most people know that statins can cause muscle pain. Not many realize that there is now enough data to suggest statins can cause diabetes.

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Joe Graedon - February 7, 2024

Is New Weight Loss Drug Zepbound Better than Wegovy?

The FDA approved Mounjaro (tirzepatide) 5/13/22 for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound for weight management on 11/8/23. Does it also lower BP?

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Terry Graedon - January 29, 2024

Metformin Led to Vitamin B12 Loss and Excruciating Pain

A first-line diabetes drug can lead to vitamin B12 loss, with peripheral neuropathy as an extremely painful symptom; ask your doctor to monitor your levels.

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Joe Graedon - January 14, 2024

Can You Save Money by Importing Drugs from Canada?

The FDA says it will now allow Florida to import drugs from Canada. Is it now legal for the rest of us? Learn about the latest FDA flip flop.

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Terry Graedon - January 8, 2024

What Is the Best Time to Eat?

A very small study suggests that morning to midday is the best time to eat for better metabolism and lower blood pressure. Other studies support this approach.

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Joe Graedon - January 1, 2024

Should Doctors Prescribe Ozempic for Weight Loss?

This reader eats to live & no longer lives to eat thanks to semaglutide. She also has diabetes. Should MDs prescribe Ozempic for weight loss?

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Terry Graedon - December 14, 2023

What Do You Eat to Reduce Your Risk for Diabetes?

A long-term study of health professionals suggests that eating fewer processed foods and more whole grains and vegetables can lower the risk for diabetes.

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Terry Graedon - December 4, 2023

Is Cooked Oatmeal Better for You Than Instant Oatmeal?

Instant oatmeal raises blood sugar more quickly than cooked oatmeal. As a result, people eating it may get hungry sooner.

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Terry Graedon - November 30, 2023

Why You Should Eat the Mediterranean Way

People who eat the Mediterranean way are less likely to die prematurely, have heart attacks or develop diabetes. Vegetables, fish and olive oil are good for you.

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Terry Graedon - November 11, 2023

Can Restricting Eating Time Help Control Blood Sugar?

Restricting eating time to early in the day may improve insulin sensitivity, reduce blood sugar response to meals and help with weight control.

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Terry Graedon - November 6, 2023

Can You Lower Blood Sugar with Cinnamon?

Both Ceylon and cassia cinnamon can help lower blood sugar, but Ceylon cinnamon is safer because it does not have coumarin.

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Terry Graedon - November 2, 2023

Show 1362: Lowdown on New Medicines for Treating Obesity –Part 2

In this episode, we consider the benefits and considerable risks of drugs like Wegovy for treating obesity. Our guest says eat real food!

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Terry Graedon - November 2, 2023

Does Time-Restricted Eating Help With Weight Loss?

Time-restricted eating that limits meals to the same 8 to 10 hour period every day improves metabolic markers and promotes weight loss.

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Joe Graedon - November 2, 2023

The Miracle of Metformin Against Diabetes, Cancer, COVID-19 and Dementia

Metformin helps manage blood sugar. It is the miracle of metformin. It also helps prevent long COVID, dementia and some common cancers.

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Joe Graedon - November 2, 2023

Do Statins Increase the Risk for Diabetes or Not?

There has been resistance to the idea that statins increase the risk of diabetes. Doctors don't like dealing with this statin side effect.

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Terry Graedon - October 12, 2023

Show 1359: Is the Food on Your Plate Real or Fake?

Listen to this interview with two leading nutrition scientists to determine whether you are choosing real or fake foods. (Real is better.)

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Terry Graedon - October 5, 2023

How to Eat for Better Blood Glucose Control

Following a relatively high-fat low-carb dietary regimen may help you achieve better blood glucose control. Numerous studies support a reader's experience.

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Joe Graedon - August 24, 2023

Shocking Conflicts of Interest in Nonprofit Patient Charities

Americans trust nonprofit patient organizations educating about cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer disease. Beware Conflicts of Interest!

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Terry Graedon - August 17, 2023

Show 1352: Home Tests, Tech and Tools to Improve Your Health

Dr. Alan Greene discusses home tests, tech and tools for health that he likes. Joe and Terry invite listeners to share their own.

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Terry Graedon - August 17, 2023

Diet and Exercise Can Help You Manage Diabetes

Many people can manage diabetes that appears later in life through careful attention to what they eat and their physical activity.

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Joe Graedon - August 14, 2023

Metformin (Glucophage) Side Effects & Complications

Metformin (Glucophage) is the most popular drug for type 2 diabetes, but it can be hard on the GI tract and kidneys. Metformin vs. cancer?

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Terry Graedon - July 17, 2023

Aloe Vera Gel Lowered Fasting Blood Sugar

Aloe vera gel capsules and other natural products can help control blood sugar and may help people with type 2 diabetes.

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Joe Graedon - July 13, 2023

Should Your Doctor Prescribe Produce Instead of Drugs?

Should doctors prescribe produce? Can produce prescription programs really save $40 billion in medical bills? What about the health benefits?

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Terry Graedon - July 6, 2023

Diabetes

Scientists predict that more than 1.3 billion people worldwide will have diabetes by 2050. But we can prevent type 2 diabetes; learn how.

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Joe Graedon - June 19, 2023

Will Viagra Enhance Health and Prolong Life?

When people see the word Viagra they think sex. Could Viagra enhance health by relaxing blood vessels? Read the latest research on longevity!

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Joe Graedon - June 15, 2023

What Is the Best Exercise to Prevent Diabetes?

What is the best exercise to protect your heart, your bones or your brain? The best exercise is the one you like and will do. Strength counts!

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Joe Graedon - April 27, 2023

Is Hair Loss a Side Effect of Wegovy and Ozempic?

Are people taking Wegovy and Ozempic (semaglutide) to lose weight also losing hair? Why does Wegovy reveal this problem but Ozempic does not?

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Terry Graedon - April 20, 2023

Sweet Beverages Boost Your Risk of Diabetes

People who consume a lot of sweet beverages, including fruit juice, apparently increase their risk of type 2 diabetes and possibly cancer.

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Terry Graedon - April 20, 2023

Best Diet for People with Diabetes Is Low in Carbs

Randomized controlled trials show that people following a meal plan low in carbs were better able to lose weight and control blood sugar.

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Terry Graedon - April 13, 2023

Do Nutrition Scientists Have a Bias Against Ice Cream?

In studies, people who eat ice cream are less prone to type 2 diabetes, but you haven't heard this. Is there a bias against ice cream?

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Terry Graedon - March 30, 2023

High Cost of Insulin May Be Deadly

The cost of insulin has been rising dramatically since before 2012. Drug manufacturers are beginning to moderate their prices.

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Terry Graedon - March 27, 2023

Is It Safe to Take Alli for a Long Time?

Alli is an over-the-counter weight loss pill that lowers cholesterol too. Can you safely take Alli for a long time?

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Terry Graedon - March 15, 2023

Can You Overcome Depression with Exercise?

Multiple studies show that people with chronic conditions can overcome depression with regular physical exercise–swimming, tai qi, running or hiking.

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CocoaVia - March 13, 2023

Celebrate National Nutrition Month

Celebrate National Nutrition Month in March with a 15% discount on CocoaVia cocoa supplements, an easy way to get more flavanols.

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Joe Graedon - January 23, 2023

How Dangerous Are High Vitamin B12 Levels?

Many people are low in vitamin B12. Symptoms can include fatigue and forgetfulness. What could be behind high vitamin B12 levels?

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Joe Graedon - January 19, 2023

Are You Fed Up with Prescription Drug Ads?

Fed up with prescription drug ads? You're not alone! Doctors also despise the ads. Why not complain to the FDA? You can contact the top cop!

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Terry Graedon - January 5, 2023

Show 1325: Recognizing the Ravages of Silent Inflammation

Silent inflammation lies at the root of many chronic conditions. In the interview, learn how to identify and avoid it.

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Terry Graedon - December 19, 2022

Caffeine Consumption Cuts Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Caffeine consumption reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. We see this benefit in numerous studies of coffee drinkers.

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Terry Graedon - December 15, 2022

People with Diabetes Do Better on Low-Carb Diets

Studies from Denmark show better blood sugar control when people with diabetes follow low-carb diets. They also have less fatty livers.

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Joe Graedon - December 12, 2022

What the Heck Is a Well-Balanced Diet Anyway?

Are you sick and tired of being told to eat a well-balanced diet? Health professionals rarely get specific. We do! Here's a list of veggies!

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Terry Graedon - December 5, 2022

Drug Boomerang: When Meds Cause What They Should Cure

Medicines should NOT cause the problem they are supposed to treat! Surprisingly, though, the drug boomerang effect is far too common.

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Terry Graedon - November 3, 2022

Show 1321: Rebalancing Our Microbiome Through Personalized Nutrition and Viruses

In this episode, learn how rebalancing our microbiome might ease inflammatory bowel disease. How could viruses help?

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Joe Graedon - October 31, 2022

Musk’s Wegovy Weight Loss Drug Upsets Readers

The best way to lose weight remains an ongoing dispute. We have been denounced and praised for discussing a Wegovy weight loss strategy.

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Terry Graedon - October 31, 2022

Supplements to Help Ease Diabetic Neuropathy

Certain supplements such as benfotiamine and alpha lipoic acid may help ease diabetic neuropathy. Topical capsaicin could also relieve pain.

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Joe Graedon - October 24, 2022

Angry Doctor Insists HCTZ Is Safe!

Over 10 million people take hydrochlorothiazide for blood pressure. A doctor says HCTZ is safe! He's mad at us for describing side effects.

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Joe Graedon - October 6, 2022

Should You Consider Intermittent Fasting for Good Health?

Firefighters do better when they restrict eating time. Should you consider intermittent fasting for health?

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Terry Graedon - September 19, 2022

Farxiga and Chronic Kidney Disease: FDA Confusion

Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and kidney disease. That might be confusing. The drug can cause kidney injury.

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Terry Graedon - September 8, 2022

Could Step Counters Help Us Ward Off Dementia?

In studies that coupled step counters with coaching by health professionals, volunteers increased their physical activity.

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Terry Graedon - July 28, 2022

Are American Children Becoming Obese?

Data indicate that American youngsters are becoming obese at an alarming rate. How can we prevent this problem?

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Terry Graedon - July 21, 2022

Show 1257: The Metabolical Results of the American Diet (Archive)

Dr. Robert Lustig describes how processed food is driving inflammation and subcellular pathologies that underlie chronic disease.

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Terry Graedon - June 12, 2022

Will Nopal Cactus Control Blood Sugar?

Nopal cactus has a long-standing reputation for lowering blood sugar. Scientific studies confirm that it can be helpful.

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Terry Graedon - May 26, 2022

Show 1302: Managing the Microbiome for Better Health

Scientists report that intestinal microbes affect our overall health. In this interview airing 5/28/22, learn about managing the microbiome.

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Joe Graedon - May 5, 2022

People Are Dying Because of the High Cost of Medicines

The high cost of medicines is having a scary impact on the health of the nation. If people cannot afford cancer drugs it can lead to death.

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Terry Graedon - April 25, 2022

Cinnamon May Offer a Surprising Way to Reverse Prediabetes

A small placebo-controlled trial found that some people taking cinnamon capsules were able to reverse prediabetes.

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Joe Graedon - April 18, 2022

Does Your Medicine Pose a Cancer Risk?

Establishing a drug-induced cancer risk may take 5 to 10 years or longer. The FDA rarely requires such long-term research. What can you do?

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Terry Graedon - March 24, 2022

Show 1275: The Vicious Cycle of COVID and Diabetes

Research now reveals a link between COVID and Diabetes. Millions of people could now be at risk for type 2 diabetes because of long COVID.

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Joe Graedon - January 24, 2022

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About the Statin and Diabetes Connection

Many cardiologists were reluctant to acknowledge the statin and diabetes connection. Now each patient deserves to weigh the risks.

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Terry Graedon - January 13, 2022

Kids Are Coming Down with Diabetes After Getting Over COVID

Insurance data show that youngsters under 18 have been coming down with diabetes after they recover from COVID-19 infections.

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Terry Graedon - December 23, 2021

Vitamin B12 Helps Ease Nerve Pain of Diabetes

A year-long study indicates that taking 1 mg methylcobalamin supplements daily can reduce the nerve pain of diabetes.

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Joe Graedon - November 22, 2021

Does Red Yeast Rice Raise Blood Sugar Levels Like Statins?

Red yeast rice contains some statin-like compounds. Does that mean it can cause statin-like side effects? Will red yeast rice raise blood sugar levels?

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Joe Graedon - October 18, 2021

If Statins Cause Diabetes, Why Should ALL Diabetics Take a Statin?

Evidence from many studies indicates that statins cause diabetes. People who are at risk for this metabolic disorder should be wary.

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Joe Graedon - October 5, 2021

Statins and Diabetes! A LONG Delayed Warning

Statins have been prescribed since 1987. A new study reveals an association between statins and diabetes management. It's harder with statins!

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Terry Graedon - September 30, 2021

Unexpected Complications with Sucralose

A fascinating study shows that neither sugar alone nor sucralose alone disrupted insulin response. But sucralose with maltodextrin did.

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Terry Graedon - September 16, 2021

Show 1272: How Your Eyes Reveal Your Health

Dr. Sharon Fekrat is a retinal specialist whose research shows what your eyes reveal about your brain and overall health.

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Terry Graedon - September 6, 2021

Will Cinnamon Help You Control Your Blood Sugar?

Some scientific evidence suggests cinnamon could help you manage your blood sugar. Pay attention to the type of cinnamon and monitor your results.

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Terry Graedon - September 2, 2021

You Are What You Eat: Is Your Diet Killing You?

To sidestep a diet killing you, eat your vegetables and fruits, choose fish instead of processed meats and shun sugar-sweetened beverages.

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Terry Graedon - September 2, 2021

Is Inexpensive Food Undermining Public Health?

Agricultural subsidies of crops like wheat and corn make processed foods affordable, but they may be undermining public health.

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Terry Graedon - August 30, 2021

How Does Metformin Affect Vitamin D Status?

A randomized controlled trial determined that metformin does NOT affect vitamin D status, but it can lower vitamin B12 levels.

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Terry Graedon - August 26, 2021

Are Pecans Good for Your Heart?

Nuts, including pecans, can be a healthful addition to the diet. People who eat a few handfuls a week have lower blood sugar and cholesterol.

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Joe Graedon - July 26, 2021

Diet and Exercise Prevent Diabetes as Well as Medication Does

People at risk of diabetes were assigned to change their diet and increase their exercise; over 15 years, they were able to prevent diabetes.

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Terry Graedon - July 15, 2021

How to Choose Whole Grains for a Longer Life

Analyses of many long-term studies shows that eating whole grains for a longer life works best when people get at least three servings a day.

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Terry Graedon - June 3, 2021

Tai Chi Can Help Control Waist Size

Practicing tai chi can help reduce the waistline, control body weight and raise good HDL cholesterol. It also helps improve balance and sleep.

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Terry Graedon - May 27, 2021

When Do You Get the Most Benefit from a Workout?

Exercise at any time can be helpful, but an evening workout offers special advantages for blood sugar control.

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Terry Graedon - April 29, 2021

Is Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Dementia Risk?

A study of 10,000 British civil servants shows that earlier diagnosis of type 2 diabetes increases the chance of developing dementia.

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Joe Graedon - April 29, 2021

Can You Delay Alzheimer Disease with Drugs for Diabetes?

New research on brain tissue hints that drugs for diabetes may prevent genes relating to dementia from turning on. This could delay its development.

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Terry Graedon - April 19, 2021

Will Natural Sugar Substitute Xylitol Raise Blood Sugar?

The natural sugar substitute xylitol doesn't raise blood sugar or insulin, but it may cause diarrhea and is toxic to dogs.

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Dennis Miller, RPh - April 4, 2021

Type 2 Diabetes, Largely Preventable, Accounts for Many Pharma Ads

Do you pay attention to the side effects listed in pharma ads? Perhaps the companies should tell us how to prevent type 2 diabetes on TV.

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Terry Graedon - January 14, 2021

Show 1242: How the Dental Diet Can Lead to Better Health

The dental diet based on whole foods can improve health not only in the mouth but throughout the entire body. What does it include?

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Joe Graedon - December 30, 2020

More Metformin Recalls Distress Diabetes Patients

Have you lost count of metformin recalls? We have! Contaminated drugs continue to be pulled from the market during the pandemic. It's a lot!

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Terry Graedon - October 15, 2020

How Your Home Address Affects Your Health

Studying people who moved shows scientists that your home address really does influence depression, blood pressure and diabetes.

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Terry Graedon - October 12, 2020

Are Popular Drugs Responsible for the Diabetes Epidemic?

A number of prescription drugs and some OTC medicines may be partly responsible for the diabetes epidemic worldwide.

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Terry Graedon - July 16, 2020

Can You Reduce Your Chance of Getting Diabetes?

You may be able to lower your chance of getting diabetes if you concentrate on eating lots of vegetables and fruits rather than processed foods.

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Terry Graedon - June 18, 2020

Is a Late Dinner a Problem?

People who eat a late dinner have higher blood sugar levels overnight and burn less fat than those who eat earlier in the evening.

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Joe Graedon - June 15, 2020

Can You Believe FDA’s Drug Safety Claims?

The Food and Drug Administraiton states unequivocally that it only approves drugs that are proved "safe." We think the FDA's drug safety claims are bogus.

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Terry Graedon - June 11, 2020

Show 1216: How Sugar Interferes With Healthy Decisions

When we need to make healthy decisions about what we eat and drink, we need to find ways to deflect the allure of sugar for our brains.

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Terry Graedon - June 11, 2020

Can You Change Your Microbiota With Diet?

A gold-standard randomized controlled trial of diet found it is very difficult to change your microbiota long-term.

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Joe Graedon - June 8, 2020

Drug Labels Inadequate for Metformin Drug Recalls

No one wants to consume carcinogens in food or water and certainly not in medicine. The FDA just announced metformin drug recalls due to contamination.

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Joe Graedon - June 4, 2020

Which Metformin is OK and Which is on the FDA’s Problem List?

The FDA admits that several metformin diabetes formulations are contaminated with a probable carcinogen. Which metformin is OK? How would you know?

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Joe Graedon - May 28, 2020

ALERT | Metformin Carcinogen Contamination Confirmed!

Metformin is a key medication in the treatment of diabetes. Tens of millions of people take it daily. How could there be metformin carcinogen contamination?

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Terry Graedon - March 12, 2020

How Could Bacteria Boost Diabetes Risk?

People with diabetes have distinctive patterns of microbes even in tissues beyond the intestines. Maybe leaky gut explains how bacteria boost diabetes risk.

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Terry Graedon - March 9, 2020

Are There Benefits from Taking Ginseng?

Scientific studies suggest that there are benefits from taking ginseng, but it may interact with medications to prevent blood clots.

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Joe Graedon - December 5, 2019

FDA Embraces Generic Drugs from India Despite Quality Problems

The nitrosamine controversy continues. Now add the diabetes drug metformin to a list of potential problem pills. How reliable are generic drugs from India?

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Terry Graedon - November 29, 2019

Show 1154: How to Take Good Care of Your Eyesight (Archive)

Find out how you can take good care of your eyesight. What are the best ways to manage dry eyes and protect yourself from macular degeneration?

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Terry Graedon - November 14, 2019

Show 1189: What the Heck Should We Be Eating?

If you've ever wondered, "What should we be eating?" you'll want to listen to Dr. Mark Hyman tell why cooking tasty food doesn't have to take lots of time.

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Joe Graedon - September 30, 2019

If Atorvastatin Triggers Diabetes What’s the Best Diabetes Diet?

Atorvastatin is one of the most prescribed statins. It clearly lowers LDL cholesterol. But if atorvastatin triggers diabetes what should people do?

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Terry Graedon - September 2, 2019

Is Depression Linked to Metformin for Diabetes?

A possible vitamin B12 deficiency could explain depression linked to metformin for blood sugar control. An additional supplement might help.

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Terry Graedon - August 19, 2019

Can Cutting Out Sweets Help Control Blood Sugar?

Cutting out sweets and foods with high-fructose corn syrup helped two people take control of their diabetes, lose weight and feel healthy.

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Terry Graedon - August 15, 2019

Are People with Diabetes Being Overtreated?

Are you worried about diabetes being overtreated? Driving blood glucose too low can result in serious complications. About 20% of patients are at risk.

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Joe Graedon - July 29, 2019

Are Statin Side Effects Fake Medical News?

Some doctors get angry when there are reports about statins and adverse drug reactions. Are statin side effects fake or all in peoples' heads? What say you?

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Terry Graedon - July 23, 2019

Show 1173: How Is Diabetes Diagnosed and Treated?

Get an update on the ways diabetes is diagnosed and the new considerations for treatment. These are especially important for older patients.

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Joe Graedon - July 11, 2019

Think Zinc for Better Blood Sugar Control

Did you know that zinc is a really important mineral? It is especially crucial for blood sugar management. Many vegetarians could well be low in zinc.

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Terry Graedon - July 8, 2019

How to Grill Safely This Summer

Grill safely this summer by paying attention to how you clean the grill as well as marinating, pre-cooking and flipping your meat frequently.

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Joe Graedon - June 27, 2019

Statins, Low LDL Cholesterol and Nerve Damage in People with Diabetes

Could there be a relationship between statins and low LDL cholesterol and nerve damage? A new study from Germany has produced evidence that there is a link.

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Terry Graedon - June 24, 2019

Will Canela Cinnamon Help Control Blood Sugar?

Canela cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) can help control blood sugar, perhaps by reversing insulin resistance.

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Terry Graedon - June 13, 2019

Diabetes Risk No Lower with Vitamin D Supplements

Taking vitamin D3 supplements daily did not reduce volunteers' diabetes risk over two and a half years. Perhaps diet and exercise work better.

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Terry Graedon - June 6, 2019

Can Blueberries Combat Metabolic Syndrome?

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Terry Graedon - June 6, 2019

Will a Mediterranean Diet Benefit Your Brain?

To get the Mediterranean diet benefit for cognitive and cardiovascular health, stick with mostly plants, use olive oil and stay away from processed food.

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Joe Graedon - June 3, 2019

Metformin Side Effects | Diarrhea and Other Serious Adverse Reactions

Metformin is the most prescribed drug for type 2 diabetes. It may help against cancers. But metformin side effects are daunting. Some are life threatening.

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Terry Graedon - May 6, 2019

Prostate Drug Dutasteride Shrinks Prostate and Penis

Dutasteride shrinks prostate glands but it also has sexual side effects. It can cause diminished libido & block sexual satisfaction. What about penis size?

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Joe Graedon - April 8, 2019

What to Make of Contradictory Results from Diabetes Tests?

Do you know how your body reacts to sugar? Diabetes tests can be confusing. There is the HbA1c test and the oral glucose tolerance test OGTT. What's best?

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Joe Graedon - April 1, 2019

Will Statins Protect the Brain and Lower Blood Sugar?

Researchers have been trying to prove that statins protect the brain for years. An anti-Alzheimer's effect would be great news. How good are the data?

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Joe Graedon - March 28, 2019

What Is the Best Test to Diagnose Diabetes | HbA1c or OGTT?

Diabetes is widespread all over the world. Have YOU had your blood sugar tested? What is the best test to diagnose diabetes? Is the HbA1c test adequate? No!

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Joe Graedon - March 21, 2019

Statins Cause Diabetes: The Link Just Got Stronger!

Tens of millions of people take drugs like atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, pravastatin and simvastatin. Do statins cause diabetes? A new study suggests yes.

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Terry Graedon - February 28, 2019

Nuts Have Heart-Healthy Benefits for Type 2 Diabetes

Eating an ounce of heart-healthy tree nuts such as walnuts or almonds five days a week lowers the risk of heart disease and cardiac death.

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Terry Graedon - January 21, 2019

Which Cinnamon Lowers Blood Sugar Safely?

Cassia cinnamon lowers blood sugar, but it contains coumarin. Too much coumarin can hurt the liver. Is there a way to get the benefits with minimal risk?

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Terry Graedon - December 6, 2018

Does Fructose Raise Your Risk for Diabetes?

Fructose in fruit appears healthful, but sugary drinks and snacks can undermine blood sugar control and lead to trouble over time.

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Joe Graedon - November 22, 2018

Low-Carb Diet Research Arouses Reader Outrage

Many readers are upset about the new low-carb diet study published in the BMJ. Find out what the fuss is all about and read their comments in this post.

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Joe Graedon - November 15, 2018

The Low-Carb Diet Wins Diet Wars…Again!

An interesting new study pits low-carb against higher-carb diets. When it comes to maintaining weight, the low-carb diet wins handily.

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Joe Graedon - November 15, 2018

Show 1143: Can You Control Your Blood Sugar by Fasting?

Intermittent fasting together with a diet low in refined carbohydrates can help many people with type 2 diabetes control their condition.

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Joe Graedon - November 5, 2018

Cinnamon Can Help Control Blood Sugar

Once upon a time spices were prized. The spice trade changed the world after all. Now, we take spices for granted but cinnamon can help control blood sugar.

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Joe Graedon - October 22, 2018

Januvia Joint Pain | A Disabling Side Effect

Do your fingers ever hurt? What about your knees and hips? People often blame arthritis on age. But drugs can do trigger it too. Januvia joint pain is real.

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Terry Graedon - October 18, 2018

Do People Who Eat Fish Grow Old More Healthfully?

A long-running study suggests that people who eat fish and shellfish regularly are less prone to chronic disease as they age.

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Terry Graedon - September 20, 2018

Can Curcumin Control Your Blood Sugar?

Researchers asked will curcumin control blood sugar and insulin. The answer appears to be yes. Fish oil struck out in this effort.

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Terry Graedon - August 23, 2018

Helping Your Heart Means Boosting Your Brain

A study of French senior citizens shows that if you do a good job of helping your heart with diet and exercise, you also dramatically lower your likelihood of dementia.

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Terry Graedon - August 19, 2018

What Are the Health Benefits of Cinnamon in Coffee?

Adding cinnamon and cocoa to coffee may enhance its benefits for blood sugar and heart health as well as its flavor. Our reader tells how to do this.

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Terry Graedon - July 23, 2018

Rosuvastatin Linked to High Blood Sugar

A reader wonders whether rosuvastatin contributed to his new diabetes diagnosis. Statin drugs do lower cholesterol, but they can also raise blood sugar and make it more difficult to control.

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Terry Graedon - June 21, 2018

Better Diet for Poor Americans Is Not a SNAP

The last fifteen years have seen some increases in diet quality for most Americans, but not for poor people on SNAP assistance. Disparities in diet quality are increasing.

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Joe Graedon - June 4, 2018

Statins and Diabetes | What Happens When Blood Sugar Rises?

What happens when a prescribed medication raises blood sugar levels? Are statins and diabetes connected? What if glucose levels return to normal when statins are stopped?

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Terry Graedon - May 20, 2018

Can You Improve Blood Sugar Control by Cutting Carbs?

Research shows that cutting carbs can reduce fluctuations in blood glucose and lower the amount of medication people with diabetes need.

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Joe Graedon - May 10, 2018

Diabetes Diet Smackdown | Richard Bernstein, MD vs the ADA

The diabetes diet smackdown pits a diabetes diet ultra low in carbohydrates against one that is low in fat and higher in carbs.

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Terry Graedon - May 10, 2018

Can People with Diabetes Really Eat Eggs?

People with type 2 diabetes have been told not to eat eggs–or at least not very many–because that will raise cholesterol and increase their cardiovascular risk. A new study shows that just isn't so.

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Terry Graedon - April 16, 2018

How to Control Your Blood Sugar Without Drugs

You may be able to lower both your cholesterol and your blood sugar without drugs. You'll need to focus on exercise, diet and stress reduction.

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Terry Graedon - April 2, 2018

Can You Manage the Side Effects of Metformin?

Many people adapt to the digestive side effects of metformin within several weeks. Others find it difficult to tolerate and need to find another way to control blood sugar.

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Terry Graedon - March 29, 2018

How to Time Your Meals to Control Blood Sugar

Research shows you should time your meals to get more calories early in the day. That eating pattern improved blood sugar control and reduced insulin requirements. It also led to weight loss.

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Terry Graedon - March 29, 2018

Will Prediabetes Put Your Heart and Kidneys at Risk?

People with elevated blood sugar that doesn't reach the level of diabetes are nonetheless more likely to develop heart and kidneys complications.

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Joe Graedon - March 8, 2018

How Should You Treat Type 2 Diabetes? Doctors Disagree!

It often comes as a surprise to patients to learn that doctors disagree about how to treat type 2 diabetes. The internists are challenging the endocrinologists. It's intense!

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Terry Graedon - March 8, 2018

Avoiding Low Blood Sugar Episodes with Technology

New technology that permits continuous blood glucose monitoring can help people with diabetes avoid dangerous low blood sugar episodes.

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Terry Graedon - March 5, 2018

Will Natural Approaches Control Your Blood Sugar?

If you have type 2 diabetes, can you use exercise, diet and supplements to control your blood sugar? The evidence suggests that many people can.

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Terry Graedon - March 1, 2018

Is Wine Bad or Good for People with Diabetes?

An Israeli study suggests that a daily glass of wine might shrink plaque in the arteries of people with diabetes, answering the question is wine bad or good.

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Terry Graedon - February 12, 2018

Natural Blood Sugar Control to Benefit Sex Life

Finding natural methods to keep blood sugar from rising can help prevent erectile dysfunction and benefit sex life.

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Joe Graedon - February 5, 2018

What’s the Story on Metformin for Diabetes?

Have you checked your blood sugar lately? Millions don't know they have elevated blood glucose levels. What about metformin for diabetes?

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Terry Graedon - January 4, 2018

Will Pomegranate Juice Help Lower Blood Sugar?

British scientists report that drinking pomegranate juice along with bread reduces the spike in blood sugar normally seen after eating bread.

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Terry Graedon - December 25, 2017

Can You Avert Diabetes with Cinnamon?

Reducing the amount of refined carbohydrates in the diet, along with consuming vinegar and cinnamon extract, may help avert diabetes.

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Terry Graedon - November 27, 2017

Can You Lower Blood Sugar Safely with Cinnamon?

A water-based extract of cinnamon can help lower blood sugar safely.

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Joe Graedon - November 13, 2017

Will You Experience Drug Shortages Because of Hurricane Maria?

Will you or someone you love experience drug shortages because of Hurricane Maria? Meds made in Puerto Rico could be affected. Find out if you're at risk.

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Terry Graedon - October 30, 2017

Which Drugs Mess with Vitamin B12?

Some common medications can mess with vitamin B12 and deplete body stores of this crucial nutrient. A supplement can be helpful.

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Terry Graedon - September 9, 2017

If Metformin Causes Diarrhea, Will Kefir Help?

Metformin may cause digestive upset as a side effect; drinking the fermented beverage kefir may help alleviate the problem.

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Joe Graedon - August 28, 2017

Doctor Disputes that HCTZ Can Raise Blood Sugar

Diabetes should be avoided. Patients wonder whether blood pressure meds like HCTZ can raise blood sugar and trigger diabetes. Some docs say NO and get mad!

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Terry Graedon - July 24, 2017

Supplements Are No Substitute for Good Diabetes Care

People with elevated blood sugar need regular diabetes care to help them avoid complications of this metabolic disorder. Monitoring is essential!

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Joe Graedon - July 6, 2017

The Pros and Cons of Metformin for Diabetes

Millions of people pop metformin for diabetes every day. It's the world's most popular diabetes drug. Did you know this amazing med came from mother nature?

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Terry Graedon - June 22, 2017

Risk of High-Carb Bedtime Snacks

Teens who often indulged in high-carb bedtime snacks had lower insulin sensitivity as young adults. This could increase their risk for type 2 diabetes.

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Joe Graedon - June 15, 2017

Does Metformin Save Lives?

Diabetes drugs are supposed to lower blood sugar levels AND other complications. Do modern meds do that? An ancient drug, metformin saves lives affordably!

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Terry Graedon - June 15, 2017

The Unexpected Risks of French Fries

In an eight-year-long study of older Americans, those who ate French fries more than once a week were twice as likely to die than those who rarely ate them.

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Terry Graedon - June 15, 2017

Will Grilled Meat Raise Your Risk for Diabetes?

The Nurses' Health Study found that women who indulge in grilled meat twice a week or more often have a higher rate of type 2 diabetes.

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Terry Graedon - June 15, 2017

What Bread Is Best for Your Microbiome?

What bread is best, white bread or sourdough? The balance of microbes in your digestive tract determines which bread raises blood sugar more quickly.

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Terry Graedon - May 1, 2017

Can You Control Your Blood Sugar with Turmeric?

Adding turmeric, cinnamon and fenugreek to your food every day could help you control your blood sugar; keep a record so you'll know how it is working.

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Joe Graedon - April 3, 2017

Generic Drugs Can Be Pricier in Canada

A shopper was disappointed to discover that prices for generic drugs may be higher through Canadian online pharmacies than at big-box US stores.

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Joe Graedon - January 23, 2017

Do Simvastatin Side Effects Include Diabetes and Joint Pain?

There is a raging debate about statin pros and cons. Many believe these are breakthroughs that save lives. Others say statins cause diabetes and arthritis.

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Terry Graedon - January 16, 2017

Is Ceylon Cinnamon Better Than Cassia Cinnamon?

Ceylon cinnamon has a slightly different flavor from cassia cinnamon; it does not contain the potentially harmful compound coumarin.

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Terry Graedon - January 5, 2017

Why Is a Magnesium-Rich Diet So Good for You?

Eating magnesium-rich foods like nuts and dark green leafy vegetables can cut your chance of heart failure, diabetes or stroke.

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Terry Graedon - December 26, 2016

Could a Gluten-Free Diet Help Blood Sugar?

One reader found that avoiding high-carb foods rich in gluten, like bread or cookies, was able to help blood sugar return to a normal range.

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Joe Graedon - November 10, 2016

How Do Drug Companies Spit in the Face of Capitalism?

Have drug companies circumvented capitalism? Prices for some supposedly competing products have gone up in tandem in recent years. What's going on?

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Terry Graedon - November 3, 2016

How Will Your Body Respond to Cutting Carbohydrates?

Women who ate three low-carb meals lowered their insulin resistance by the end of the day; cutting carbohydrates consistently may have benefits.

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Joe Graedon - October 3, 2016

How Can Orphan Drugs Be So Outrageously Expensive?

Congress and the FDA have seemingly forgotten the reason behind orphan drugs! People with rare diseases were supposed to get new meds at affordable prices.

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Terry Graedon - October 3, 2016

Can Curry Spice Overcome Diabetic Nerve Pain?

Taking curcumin, derived from the yellow curry spice turmeric, helped one reader get rid of his diabetic nerve pain in less than a month.

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Joe Graedon - September 22, 2016

Are Your Vitamin D Levels Bad Because of BPA and Phthalates?

Do you know what your vitamin D levels are? Could your shampoo, conditioner, deodorant or insect repellent be lowering your levels of this crucial nutrient?

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Joe Graedon - September 19, 2016

Did Low Levels of Vitamin B12 Ruin A Life?

When was the last time you were tested for low levels of vitamin B12? If you are a vegetarian or someone taking drugs for diabetes or heartburn be vigilant!

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Terry Graedon - September 12, 2016

How to Control Blood Sugar by Sipping Vinegar

Could apple cider vinegar help control blood sugar? Some research and one reader's experience suggests that it might help.

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Terry Graedon - September 1, 2016

How to Prevent Retinopathy with a Mediterranean Diet

People getting more omega-3 fats from a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fish reduce their risk of diabetic retinopathy.

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Terry Graedon - August 17, 2016

Staying Active Can Help Prevent Chronic Health Problems

People who engage regularly in moderate to vigorous physical activity are less prone to chronic health problems such as heart disease or diabetes.

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Joe Graedon - August 4, 2016

Can You Trust Your Multivitamin?

Can you trust the vitamins in pharmacies and health food stores? One analysis suggests that a third of the tested products did not live up to expectations.

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Terry Graedon - August 1, 2016

Which Cinnamon Is Better for Blood Sugar?

Some studies indicate that cinnamon may help reduce the rise of blood sugar after a meal, but which cinnamon should you try? Cassia or Ceylon?

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Terry Graedon - July 20, 2016

How to Lower Your Chance of Diabetes

A meta-analysis of 100 studies shows that eating more fat instead of refined starches and sugars can help you reduce your chance of diabetes.

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Joe Graedon - July 16, 2016

Should Everyone Be Taking Metformin to Fight Cancer?

Metformin is one of those widely prescribed but under appreciated drugs for diabetes. It may gain new converts because of anti-cancer activity. Is it safe?

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Joe Graedon - June 30, 2016

Is Butter Better? Why Butter is Back with a Bullet!

Butter has been vilified for many years but a new study says butter is not bad for your heart and may actually be beneficial against diabetes. How come?

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Terry Graedon - June 16, 2016

How to Improve Blood Flow by Drinking Tea

A cup of black tea with a meal might help insulin work better and improve blood flow by reducing resistance in the blood vessels.

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Terry Graedon - June 6, 2016

How to Get Blood Sugar Control Without Sore Joints

Certain drugs for blood sugar control, including sitagliptin (Januvia), linagliptin (Tradjenta) and saxagliptin (Ongyza) can cause excruciating joint pain.

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Terry Graedon - June 2, 2016

Will Diet Soda Protect You from Diabetes?

It makes sense to ask Could diet soda protect you from blood sugar problems, since you're not consuming sugar. But a recent study has disappointing news.

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Joe Graedon - May 9, 2016

Is Cinnamon Dangerous for Your Mouth?

People think that cinnamon is completely safe since it can be found in almost every spice rack. But some people are super sensitive and break out in a rash.

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Terry Graedon - April 21, 2016

Could Your Diabetes Drug Prevent Death from Cancer?

Metformin, a mainstay of treatment for type 2 diabetes, resulted in a lower risk of death from cancer of the colon, pancreas, endometrium or liver.

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Terry Graedon - April 21, 2016

How to Protect Your Heart If You Have Diabetes

People with diabetes are more likely to suffer from heart disease, but treatment with metformin may help you protect your heart.

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Terry Graedon - April 17, 2016

Can Cinnamon Capsules Help Fight Diabetes?

One reader discovered that taking cinnamon capsules daily and removing white bread from her diet allowed her to lower her dose of diabetes medicine.

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Joe Graedon - March 31, 2016

What Do You Need to Know About Actos and Bladder Cancer?

Despite a lot of controversy and billions spent on lawsuits, Actos remain a popular diabetes drug. What is the latest news on Actos and bladder cancer?

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Terry Graedon - March 10, 2016

What Are the Best Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes in Older Adults?

Older people with type 2 diabetes may need less aggressive treatment than has been previously recommended.

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Terry Graedon - March 3, 2016

Will Potatoes Every Day Lead to Diabetes?

Huge Harvard studies show that people who often eat potatoes raise their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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Terry Graedon - January 21, 2016

Insulin Sensitivity Restored by Catching Up on Lost Sleep

Sleep-deprived people develop abnormalities in the way their insulin responds to blood sugar, but these can be reversed by catching up on lost sleep.

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Joe Graedon - January 4, 2016

Atorvastatin Lowers Cholesterol but Raises Blood Sugar

Type 2 diabetes has become an epidemic in the U.S. and around the world. It is a deadly health problem. Why is the statin-diabetes connection not worrisome?

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Terry Graedon - December 3, 2015

Patients Want Doctors to Look at Them, Not the Computer Screen

To communicate well with patients, doctors need to be wary of spending much of an office visit looking at a computer screen instead of at the patient.

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Joe Graedon - November 23, 2015

Doctors Despise EDTA Chelation But Science Supports Its Use

Many MDs embrace data from drug trials but reject data from a government-supervised clinical trial of EDTA chelation. Check out the evidence for yourself.

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Terry Graedon - November 9, 2015

Should You Fire Your Doctor?

If a doctor is cavalier about evaluating your health or lackadaisical about your treatment, it might be time to fire your doctor.

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Joe Graedon - October 1, 2015

People with Diabetes Who Skip Breakfast Have Blood Sugar Problems Later

When people with diabetes skip breakfast, their blood sugar spikes higher after lunch and dinner and they are less responsive to insulin.

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Joe Graedon - September 10, 2015

HIIT Undid Heart Damage from Diabetes

Three months of high-intensity intermittent training (HIIT) was able to improve heart function in men with type 2 diabetes.

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Joe Graedon - September 7, 2015

Are You Afraid of Saturated Fat? Studies Say Not to Worry

What will it take for nutrition experts to give up their fear and loathing of saturated fat? Science suggests the sat-fat prohibition was a colossal mistake

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Joe Graedon - September 7, 2015

Metformin Reduces Vitamin B12 Absorption

The diabetes drug metformin can lead to low levels of vitamin B12. People taking this medicine may require a supplement of this crucial vitamin.

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Joe Graedon - September 3, 2015

Diabetes Drugs Trigger Severe Joint Pain

FDA warns that diabetes drugs such as Januvia or Onglyza may cause severe joint pain that could be disabling; stopping the drug resolves the pain.

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Joe Graedon - August 28, 2015

New FDA Warning About Januvia Joint Pain Side Effect

The FDA warns that Januvia and similar diabetes drugs (gliptins) can cause crippling joint pain. It took the FDA years to discover this serious complication

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Joe Graedon - August 23, 2015

Low-Carb Diet Helps People with Diabetes

Following a low-carb diet is one way people with diabetes can improve blood sugar control and reduce their medication costs.

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Joe Graedon - August 10, 2015

Are Your Drugs Secretly Causing Your Diabetes?

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Joe Graedon - July 30, 2015

Skipping Breakfast Destabilizes Blood Sugar

Skipping breakfast appears to make it more difficult for people with type 2 diabetes to control their blood sugar after other meals.

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Joe Graedon - June 25, 2015

For Better Blood Sugar Control, Eat Carbs Last

People with type 2 diabetes are advised to eat carbs last so that blood sugar and insulin do not rise as much after a meal.

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Joe Graedon - June 15, 2015

Cataracts and Diabetes Could Be Complications of Crestor

Elevated blood sugar or even frank diabetes can be complications of Crestor, along with cataracts and persistent rash.

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Joe Graedon - May 21, 2015

Cinnamon Plus Statins Could Be Extremely Harmful to Liver

Cinnamon is perceived as a tasty spice when put on cookies or cereal. But a contaminant called coumarin is toxic to the liver, especially with statins.

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Joe Graedon - May 11, 2015

Diabetes Drug Actos and Billion-Dollar Settlement

Pioglitazone (Actos) can help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, but the maker has just settled lawsuits claiming it led to bladder cancer.

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Joe Graedon - May 7, 2015

Bitter Melon Lowers Blood Sugar

Certain foods such as bitter melon or nopal cactus can help with blood sugar control.

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Joe Graedon - May 7, 2015

With Diabetes, Slightly Overweight People Do Better Than Underweight Folks

Overweight individuals are more susceptible to type 2 diabetes than those of normal weight, but less likely to die of complications than the underweight.

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Joe Graedon - May 7, 2015

Drug That Could Prevent Diabetes May Be Underprescribed

Although metformin has a good record in preventing diabetes in susceptible individuals, it is rarely prescribed.

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Joe Graedon - May 7, 2015

Egg Lovers Have Lower Likelihood of Diabetes

Finnish men who ate eggs lowered rather than raised their risk of developing type 2 diabetes during a two-decade study.

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Joe Graedon - May 4, 2015

Statins Raise the Risk of Developing Diabetes

People taking a cholesterol-lowering statin drug have a greater likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes as a reaction to the medication.

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Joe Graedon - April 30, 2015

Do Diabetes Drugs Help or Hurt the Heart?

New studies show that sitagliptin, saxagliptin and alogliptin neither reduce nor increase the risk of heart attacks or strokes for people with diabetes.

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Joe Graedon - April 20, 2015

New Statin Study Confirms Scary Link to Diabetes

Do statins raise blood sugar and increase the risk of diabetes? A new study says the risk of diabetes is substantially greater than previously reported.

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Joe Graedon - April 16, 2015

Diabetes Drug Dust-Up Reveals FDA Deficiencies

Onglyza, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, raises the risk of heart failure as well as the likelihood of premature death from any cause.

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Joe Graedon - March 19, 2015

Beer and Licorice Diet Bad for Health

Too many carbs will bring on pre-diabetes, especially if they are not balanced with protein and fat. A beer and licorice diet is a disaster!

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Joe Graedon - March 19, 2015

Do Januvia Side Effects Include Cancer of the Pancreas?

Does Januvia or similar diabetes drugs increase the risk for pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer. The FDA says no. What's the rest of the story?

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Joe Graedon - March 19, 2015

Vitamin D Level Matters for Diabetes Outcomes

People with diabetes are at higher risk for heart attacks, strokes and other serious complications if their vitamin D is low.

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Joe Graedon - March 16, 2015

Drugs May Be Driving the Diabetes Epidemic

Common prescription drugs can boost a person's chance of a diabetes diagnosis.

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Joe Graedon - February 23, 2015

Are Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Salt Really Dietary Demons?

The new 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans flip-flop on cholesterol but keep saturated fat as a dietary villain. Where's the evidence sat-fat is bad?

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Joe Graedon - February 19, 2015

If You Need Just One Diet Rule, Here It Is

Eat more high-fiber foods--vegetables, fruits and whole grains.

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Joe Graedon - December 22, 2014

Fenugreek Helped Burning Feet

Taking fenugreek as a supplement eased the pain of burning feet associated with diabetes.

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Joe Graedon - November 13, 2014

What Diet Is Best for Diabetes?

Doctors have been debating for decades about which diet is best for diabetes control.

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Terry Graedon - September 3, 2014

A Mediterranean Diet Lowers the Likelihood of Blood Sugar Problems

Eating a Mediterranean diet has been proven to reduce the likelihood that someone will develop type II diabetes.

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Terry Graedon - September 1, 2014

Cinnamon Proved Powerful for Lowering Blood Sugar

Cinnamon can be useful for lowering blood sugar and make diabetes easier to manage, but needs to been done carefully to avoid harming the liver.

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Terry Graedon - August 7, 2014

Veterans Use Mindfulness to Help Control Blood Sugar

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Terry Graedon - January 2, 2014

Take 2,000 More Steps a Day to Walk Away from Diabetes

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Joe Graedon - November 27, 2013

Cinnamon Can Help Control Cholesterol and Blood Sugar

Cinnamon and other spices may help lower cholesterol and blood sugar, while making food taste delicious.

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Terry Graedon - October 14, 2013

Daily Cinnamon Sprinkle Keeps Blood Sugar Down and Benefits HbA1c

The great thing about measuring blood glucose is that you can tell how your diet and exercise program is working. Can a dose of daily cinnamon make a difference?

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Terry Graedon - September 12, 2013

Plant-Rich Diets Offer Protection from Type 2 Diabetes

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Joe Graedon - August 1, 2013

Lyrica Side Effects & Withdrawal are Worrisome

Lyrica is prescribed for pain and fibromyalgia, but stopping the drug can result in a troublesome withdrawal syndrome.

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Terry Graedon - June 27, 2013

Lifestyle Changes Make Sense in Diabetes

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Terry Graedon - June 27, 2013

Exercise Trims Belly Fat in Diabetes

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Terry Graedon - June 20, 2013

Sleep Deprivation Affects Insulin Sensitivity

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Terry Graedon - June 3, 2013

Will Vinegar Help Control Blood Sugar?

Scientific research suggests that including vinegar in a meal can help keep blood sugar from soaring afterwards. This may help explain the French paradox.

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Terry Graedon - April 11, 2013

Will Green Coffee Extract Control Blood Sugar?

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Terry Graedon - April 8, 2013

Low Vitamin D Raises Diabetes Risk

People with higher levels of vitamin D are less likely to develop full diabetes if they are pre-diabetic than those with low vitamin D levels.

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Joe Graedon - April 4, 2013

Where’s the Proof about Cinnamon and Diabetes?

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Terry Graedon - February 21, 2013

Soda Consumption Correlates to Diabetes Risk

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Terry Graedon - February 21, 2013

Diet and Diabetes Linked

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Terry Graedon - February 14, 2013

Mediterranean Diet Against Diabetes

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Joe Graedon - January 28, 2013

Getting Off Diabetes Pills with Cinnamon in Coffee?

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Terry Graedon - January 17, 2013

Do Common Medicines Trigger Diabetes?

Many medications (including common BP meds) have the potential to raise blood sugar and in some susceptible individuals may even trigger diabetes.

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Joe Graedon - December 20, 2012

Walking Reduces Blood Sugar Spike

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Joe Graedon - December 13, 2012

Vision Problems More Prevalent

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Joe Graedon - November 29, 2012

Is High-Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Diabetes?

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Joe Graedon - November 22, 2012

Vitamin D May Protect Against Type 1 Diabetes

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Joe Graedon - November 22, 2012

Diabetes on the Rise

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Joe Graedon - November 15, 2012

Tea Drinkers at Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

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Terry Graedon - September 20, 2012

Furosemide (Lasix) Side Effects & Generic Troubles

Furosemide (Lasix) side effects are not always fully described. Be aware of side effects such as incontinence, dizziness, diabetes and kidney damage.

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Terry Graedon - September 3, 2012

Cinnamon Improved Blood Sugar Control

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Terry Graedon - June 21, 2012

Preventing Diabetes

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Terry Graedon - May 3, 2012

Treating Diabetes in Kids Is Difficult

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Terry Graedon - April 12, 2012

Keeping Blood Sugar Super-Low Not Always Best

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Terry Graedon - March 29, 2012

Weight Loss Surgery for Diabetes

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Terry Graedon - December 29, 2011

D-Deficiency Damaging in Diabetes

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Terry Graedon - December 15, 2011

Tight Blood Sugar Control Does Not Save Lives

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Terry Graedon - December 1, 2011

Vitamin D Crucial for Heart Health

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Terry Graedon - September 28, 2011

Tight Blood Sugar Control Fails Again

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Terry Graedon - July 14, 2011

Nutty Benefits for Diabetes

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Terry Graedon - July 3, 2011

Do Statins Trigger Diabetes?

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Terry Graedon - June 9, 2011

Omega-3 Fats Help Prevent Diabetes

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Terry Graedon - April 21, 2011

Low-Carb Diet Stops Kidney Failure in Mice

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Terry Graedon - April 10, 2011

Cinnamon for Blood Sugar

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Terry Graedon - March 20, 2011

Controlling Blood Sugar

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Terry Graedon - March 3, 2011

Intensive Blood Sugar Control Can Be Counterproductive

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Terry Graedon - November 24, 2010

Exercise Combination Helps Control Blood Sugar

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Terry Graedon - October 6, 2010

Low Glycemic Load for Diabetes Prevention

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Terry Graedon - September 29, 2010

Lifestyle Coaching Holds Promise for Diabetes

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Terry Graedon - September 29, 2010

Magnesium-Rich Diet Protects Against Diabetes

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Terry Graedon - September 9, 2010

Prenatal BPA Exposure Boosts Risk of Diabetes in Mice

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Terry Graedon - July 22, 2010

Eggs Not Linked to Diabetes

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Terry Graedon - July 15, 2010

FDA Debates Avandia Safety

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Terry Graedon - June 17, 2010

Whole Grains May Hold Off Diabetes

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Joe Graedon - May 27, 2010

Chocolate Lowers Blood Sugar

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Terry Graedon - May 16, 2010

Lessons from Golf Could Save Lives

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Joe Graedon - May 5, 2010

Ultra-Low Blood Pressure No Advantage in Diabetes

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Terry Graedon - April 28, 2010

Moderate Drinkers Less Likely to Develop Diabetes

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Terry Graedon - April 14, 2010

Soy Foods Failed to Control Blood Sugar

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Terry Graedon - March 16, 2010

Old Drug May Offer New Benefits for Diabetes

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Terry Graedon - February 4, 2010

Aggressive Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Deadly

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Terry Graedon - November 5, 2009

Preventing Diabetes without Drugs

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Terry Graedon - October 7, 2009

Fish in Diet Nets Lower Risk of Diabetes

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Terry Graedon - September 18, 2009

DASH Diet Discourages Diabetes

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Joe Graedon - June 25, 2009

Dogs Sniff Out Low Blood Sugar

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Terry Graedon - June 12, 2009

Avandia and Actos Compared to Insulin

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Joe Graedon - July 7, 2008

New Research Poses Diabetes Dilemma

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Joe Graedon - February 25, 2008

Drug Companies Play The Numbers Game

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Joe Graedon - August 25, 2003

Diabetic Diet Creates Controversy