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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Type Ii Diabetes Diet

The "Dr. Atkins of diabetes" offers radical diet to manage the disease

October 02, 2008
Reporter Lorne Rubenstein of Canada's Globe and Mail looks at the life and methods of Dr. Richard Bernstein, an endocrinologist who advocates a controversial ultra-low-carb diet to manage both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Rubenstein, a Type 2 diabetic himself, decided to try Bernstein's diet in conjunction with his diabetes medication regimen, and he came away with some surprising results. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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The Times on Type 2 Diabetes: Part I
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...cured. "Next week I'll be really, really good at my diet."  You might think it's good to... Read more »

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The Trouble with Diet Soda
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...probably assume that if your only beverage choices were diet or regular soda, the diet variety... Read more »

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Comparing Low-Carb and Low-Glycemic
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...ever compared whether a low-carb or a low-glycemic diet works better to control our blood... Read more »

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Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol: How One Condition Impacts the Other
By Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...measure. As we age, in a "Western" society our unhealthy diets lead us to deposit fat molecules... Read more »

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It's Low-Carb Weak
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...ever feel weak. But I had been on a rather low-carb diet for a couple of years, ever since... Read more »

Health Guide

Calories
...can contribute to elevated blood sugar levels. If you are overweight, consult with your physician or dietitian about a healthy calorie level to help you lose weight. Tip: Try to choose foods that... Read more »
Questions about Diabetes and Nutrition
...directly cause Diabetes. The best way to reduce your risk of Type 2 Diabetes is to eat a well-balanced diet, be physically active and maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese puts you... Read more »
Diabetes Diagnosis Advice -- dealing with a diabetes diagnosis
...the doctor prescribes. You may not have to take it all your life, once the effects of exercise and diet kick in. But your doctor will almost certainly prescribe it now to help you get your blood... Read more »
Pre-Diabetes Risks, Symptoms & Prevention
...possible to prevent and treat pre-diabetes at the same time by following these guidelines:Eat a healthy diet each dayAvoid junk and snack foodsExercise at least 30 minutes a dayIf you smoke,... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: Weight Control for Type 2 Diabetes
...aim for a small but consistent weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. Most patients should follow a diet that supplies at least 1,000 1,200 kcal/day for women and 1,200 1,600 kcal/day for... Read more »

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Weight loss and obesity

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Medications

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...used along with a doctor-approved reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behavior modification... Read more »

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...used along with a doctor-approved reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behavior modification... Read more »

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...drug (sulfonylurea-type) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high... Read more »

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... Uses Chlorpropamide is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood... Read more »

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...(AY-kar-bose) Uses Acarbose is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control... Read more »

Related News

Low-Carb Gets Results
August 04, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to weight-loss diets, one size does not fit all. A two-year trial comparing three diets suggests different... Read summary »

Mother's Diet Impacts Fetal Health
January 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Moms to be may have more reason to stick to a healthy diet while they're pregnant. New research indicates a developing baby's... Read summary »

Diet and Diabetes
August 20, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- What you eat could determine whether or not you develop type 2 diabetes. Three new studies looked specifically at fruit juices,... Read summary »

The Write Way To Lose Weight
July 17, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) Is the pen mightier than the spoon? One new study indicates when it comes to losing weight it's a very effective tool. According... Read summary »

Drug Mimics Low-Calorie Diet
November 11, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new drug may help prevent weight gain and insulin resistance. French researchers say the experimental drug, SRT1720, can... Read summary »