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Health Encyclopedia: Type 2 Diabetes Diet Lifestyle Changes

Lifestyle Changes

A simple heart-healthy diet with weight control and exercise may be sufficient for some people with type 2 diabetes. Some patients may be able to control their blood sugar with lifestyle measures and not need medication. Even for patients who do need to take drugs, lifestyle plays an essential role in controlling diabetes. Lifestyle changes can be difficult to initiate and sustain, however. Patients should surround themselves with a solid network of doctors, dietitians, family, ...

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Infertility In Women: Lifestyle Changes

...takes her temperature with a specialized basal body thermometer and marks the result on a graph-paper chart.The woman also notes the days of menstruation and sexual activity.The so-called "fertile... Read more »

Heart Disease Resources

...North American Association for the Study of Obesitywww.eatright.org -- American Dietetic Associationwww.nutrition.gov. -- Nutrition.govwww.asbs.org -- American Society for Bariatric... Read more »

Vitamins: Resources

www.nal.usda.gov/fnic -- The Food and Nutrition Information Centerhttp://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov -- Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of... Read more »

Heart-Healthy Diet: Resources

...American Heart Associationwww.acc.org -- American College of Cardiologywww.nal.usda.gov/fnic -- Food and Nutrition Information Center Read more »

Diabetes Diet: Resources

...Joslin Diabetes Centerwww.eatright.org -- American Dietetic Associationwww.nal.usda.gov/fnic -- Food and Nutrition Information Centerwww.gourmetconnection.com/diabetic -- Diabetic Gourmet Magazine Read more »

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