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It seems like everyone packs on a few extra pounds this time of year.
Between the Christmas roast and New Year's Eve revelry, we all eat a bit more than usual.
But for many, extra pounds, paired with high blood pressure and an elevated cholesterol level, is a recipe for diabetes.
Diabetes is often called a "silent killer" because there may be no noticeable symptoms during the early stages of the disease. Diabetes affects the body's ability to use sugar. Treatment may be as simple as adjusting your diet or may require daily medication.
Most people find out they have diabetes when they go for routine medical checkup.
If you are older than 40, especially if you have a family history of diabetes or if you are overweight, you have to have your blood sugar levels tested at least once a year.
You should be extra cautious if you have other health concerns.
Diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are often in harmony.
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, help and information are as close as the Manna website, packed with tips, FREE Low GI Menu Plans and a lot of extra health related issues.
If you've been told you're 'pre-diabetic' or 'borderline,' you should learn more about diabetes. In most cases you can prevent diabetes by improving your eating habits and increased exercise.
Type 2 Diabetes does not have to be a a lifetime disease, because with the right nutrition and exercise, you can reverse diabetes successfully. Be on your guard and always control your sugar and your weight or you can backslide.
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