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Best Fruit for Prediabetes

Fruit is high in carbs, especially sugar, but it turns out that fruit is an important part of many prediabetes diets to lose weight and lower blood sugar!

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The Impact of Alcohol on Weight

When you have extra weight, you should be aware of the amount and type of alcoholic beverages you drink. Alcohol is shown to have a high impact on weight.

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Sleep Apnea Raises Blood Pressure and Weight

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">You may be having trouble with healthy sleep, and one of the most common sleep disorders is sleep apnea. The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) reports that an estimated 18 million American adults have sleep apnea. &nbsp;</p><p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Disturbances in your sleep due to sleep apnea can make you groggy during the day, but sleep apnea is far more than just an inconvenience.</p>

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Sleep Disorders

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Do you ever lie awake at night, feeling as though you may be the only one in the world who is having trouble sleeping? Do you drag yourself out of bed and through your day, thinking that sleep deprivation is just part of life?&nbsp;</p>

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Eating Healthy at Restaurants? Not So Easy. Here are Some Tips.

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Whether you are too busy to shop and cook, you might find yourself stopping by some restaurants pretty regularly. It is actually not a big problem for your waistline…. As long as you order well! Here are some tips for the most popular quick service restaurants.</p>

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Prediabetes - What is Prediabetes?

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><em>Prediabetes</em>.</p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What does the term mean to you? Is it a pronouncement from your doctor that comes with the threat of diabetes? Is it something you think does not affect your life? Is it a warning sign to pay attention to your health signs?</p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"Prediabetes" can mean something else: hope! While prediabetes is a risk factor for diabetes, prediabetes is&nbsp;<em>not</em>&nbsp;diabetes. Prediabetes, rather, is a condition that can mostly be managed with lifestyle changes. With simple changes, such as weight loss, a healthier diet, and getting more active, you can dramatically lower your risk for type 2 diabetes, and improve your health and quality of life at the same time!</p>

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What is Prediabetes?

Prediabetes is when your blood sugar is higher than normal (140 to 199 mg/dL), but not as high as it would be if you had diabetes.

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