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Bitter Is Better

When asked about flavor profiles it is rare for folks to respond enthusiastically that they "love bitter." Bitter is one of the basic tastes that our taste buds identify along with sweet, salty, and sour. An affinity for bitter is influenced by several factors including taste experiences, culture, and environment. Bitter plays two roles-it can signal toxins and something that is dangerous to consume and it can also serve as a stimulant for the appetite and as an aid in digestion. Bitter foods can protect against illness, and contribute to good health.

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Taking A Look at Trans Fats

Doughnut-do-not; popco -push away and cake mix minus. All of these are foods that can include trans fats. Now some of you may agree "Oh yes I enjoy all of them and the fat transfers to me! "Not-trans fat is made by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil through a process called hydrogenation which makes the oil easier to blend with other ingredients and less likely to spoil. The use of trans fats in the production of commercial food products helps foods stay fresh longer, have a longer shelf life and have a less greasy feel. They are known to enhance flavor and texture.

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Holiday Helps to Manage Diabetes

November is National Diabetes Month and the Center for Disease Control reports that there are 29.1 million people diagnosed and undiagnosed, that are challenged with this disease in the United States. As a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) I focus on wise food choices throughout the year. As the holiday season unfolds, I want to give people the tools to eat well and wisely.

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Plan Ahead to Survive House Arrest

We all started out with big plans, a to-do list and resolutions for the New Year. We are a few days into the year and one thing that is constant year to year is plans may have to change. And that is what so many of my clients are looking at as Mother Nature is spreading cold and in some areas frigid temperatures, and precipitation during the first week of the year. Somehow when those winds of winter blow our way, we like to ease into it gradually. Ma Nature usually has a different idea.

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Choose Health With Holiday Nosh and Nibbles

Whether it is Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, the holiday season is filled with friends, fellowship and food. Now it’s the four-letter f-word aka Food that can get a person in trouble. Too often my clients reach out to me after indulging in the seasonal food swag. You know my mantra is “all things in moderation” and if you have special dietary needs, my caveat during these days of temptation is to consider the consequences before you indulge. I’m not suggesting that you choose deprivation—research shows that feeling deprived can trigger overindulgence and that is what we want to avoid.

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Every Body in the Game! Make Moves for Good Health

The first month of the year represents new beginnings and one of the things that folks put on the list in January is to lose weight. In fact that is something most Americans need to do. According to the Center for Disease Control 70% of adults age 20 and older are overweight, including those that are obese. These stats are costly. The economic impact of being overweight can affect earnings. Those who are overweight tend to have higher rates of absenteeism, lower productivity and higher medical costs.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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Simple But Savvy Moves for Heart Health

This month it's all about hearts, love and adding a little TLC to your everyday life. February is American Heart Month. The month is dedicated to driving awareness around heart disease, or cardiovascular disease (CVD). These are the leading causes of many health-related issues that can not only affect your ability to work, but impact your overall quality of life.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Michelle StewartRecently published1 topic

Let's Talk Turkey

Turkey is almost the protein of the month as we head into the end of the year holidays. Long associated with American history, it is one of the most popular protein choices. In addition to whole bird options, folks are now gobbling up turkey as burgers, bacon, hot dogs, luncheon meats and sausage. The boom in turkey products is linked to greater interest in healthy eating.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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Energy in Your Pocket

I am always asked "How can I keep my energy up and eat less?" The quick answer in a nutshell focuses on the nutritious options of nuts. All nuts with the exception of peanuts are from the fruits of trees. Peanuts are actually legumes, growing as pods burrowed under the ground.

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Indulge in Chocolate and Red Wine for Heart Health

I've had a few calls from my chocoholic clients asking "how much chocolate can I eat." People are consuming chocolate for breakfast, lunch, and before, during and after dinner, thanks to the creativity of the chocolate industry. We eat approximately 12 pounds per person per year. Women eat more than men, and historically it has been the go-to gift to show appreciation and impress the ladies.

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Trending Toward Health and Well-Being in 2013, Part II

Heading into the New Year there are resolutions, goals, trends and lists forecasting activities and interests for the next 12 months. Trends viewed through the prism of annual predictions include: 1. Health 2. Sustainability 3. Increasing Use and Consumption of Greens 4. Snacking & Mini Meals 5. Wise Buy Proteins 6. Meatless Meals 7. Food Transparency 8. Cooking Your Own aka CYO 9. Guilty Pleasures 10. Local, Local, Local

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By Michelle StewartRecently published1 topic

Keep a Healthy Heart

I love people and as dieticia I want folks to know real love is not about sweet words, flowers and making whoopee. Real love is about making sure the loved ones in your life have healthy hearts and are living a lifestyle that will keep those hearts in good shape or help them become healthier.

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Why You Need Exercise to Manage Holiday Season

I started the month with a list of tips to guide you through the seasonal adventures of holiday eating. One of the biggest challenges often faced by my clients is about do and don't, along with when and how. When can I exercise, or get in the workout? How can I manage the time and how can I find the most user friendly activity for my schedule and stamina? These questions are not seasonal, they come up year 'round, they just feel more pressing when we're faced with a finite amount of time and little flexibility on expanding those calendar dates.

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16 Tips for Healthwise Holiday Eating & Managing Diabetes

Like so many of you, I glanced at the calendar and had that light bulb moment, realizing that the holiday season is on the doorstep. They’re lighting trees, promoting holiday gifts and stocking supermarkets with all the ingredients to cook up the seasonal dishes and desserts we love. One of the things that is consistently are on the minds of my clients living with diabetes is the “Tis’ the season what can I eat challenge?” Though it may seem daunting from their side of the table, I reassure them that they can continue to enjoy many of their favorite foods, they simply must think about the fo

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Mental Stamina & Good Food Are Key to Fitness

I spent some time watching a group of pro tennis players turning those bright yellow balls into fiercely propelled orbs this week. What fuels these players and keeps them on point with the physical and mental stamina needed to stay in the game? My current client group doesn’t include professional or high-performance athletes; the group does include folks striving for better fitness and a few weekend warriors. The basics on fitness and health are pretty similar—mental stamina and good nutrition are important if you’re looking to achieve winning results at any level.

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Be Stroke Aware Year ‘Round

As we wrap up the month designated for Stroke Awareness, let’s remember that it’s important to be mindful of our health and the symptoms of stroke every month. Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. According to the World Heart Federation, the global stats show that every year 15 million people suffer a stroke. Strokes are a leading cause of disability and they can result in death. A stroke is a “brain attack.” They occur if there is a blocked blood vessel or bleeding in the brain.

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Spring Forward with a Season of Good Things to Eat

We consistently hear that we need to eat this, eat that, and avoid those. The freewheeling nutrition advice coming at folks from all angles is confusing and creates some of the most consistent questions I get from clients—“What am I supposed to do?” I agree it can be challenging but what I try to do is encourage clients to dig deeper, delving into the pros and cons of why. In this post during National Nutrition Month I want to encourage you to choose the foods that aid you in putting your best fork forward!

Primary topic: Nutrition

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Wise Moves for Heart Health

We may be heartsick, and heartbroken, over heartfelt issues that can cast a cloud over our outlook. People can react to this mood in a number of ways---some may find solace in the menu of the day, craving carbs and chocolate while other folks may dismiss food entirely. Issues that can create less than sunny days can affect heart health and throughout February, American Heart Month, I am focusing on suggestions that can be helpful in keeping disheartening thoughts away. Manage Stress

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Snack Wisely for Well-Being & Energy

I have several clients who have upped their activity levels as they focus on the well-being lifestyle. One of the biggest challenges they’ve confessed to me is the tough time they have with snacking. We are a country of snackers and according to the NPD Group’s What America Eats report, Baby Boomers snack 20 percent more often tha Millennials.

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The Fast Diet

You know people ask me about all kinds of diets. The Grapefruit Diet, the Atkins Diet, the Palm Beach Diet, the Mediterranean Diet, and the list goes on. These days the questions are about the fast diet currently the diet of the day that is popular in Britain. The diet like many of the country's exports is growing in popularity here in the United States. I don't endorse a particular diet, but I do try to give you the skinny on what a particular diet is all about.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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Travel Smart-Make Plans to Keep Your Body Moving

I've just returned from a conference and car fatigue was the catalyst for today's post. One of the key things to remember in laying out your travel plans is to consider how to get the exercise in. When you're traveling it's not all about burning calories and keeping the energy level up---get that body moving to avoid deep vein thrombosis or DVT. DVT is the formation of alias blood clots. These clots can break off, travel through the bloodstream and lodge in the lungs. If they lodge in the lungs they're a pulmonary embolism (PE).

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Make The Most of The Day Get Started With Breakfast

You can build the foundation for a winning day by simply starting the day with breakfast. I know you've heard it before, it's true, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you are grabbing your house keys and heading out in the mornings without eating trying to save time, or calories you are squandering the savings. By skipping breakfast, the fuel that your body and brain need to get started and help you focus on high performance--or simply focus is missing.

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By Michelle StewartRecently published1 topic

Go Red for Good Health

The month is about love and there is no better way to say I love you than to share heart healthy insight with friends, family and loved ones. For so many years when the topic was heart health most of the info was based on what the medical profession knew about men and their heart health. Fortunately health professionals have revised their outlook and there is now research and data available on women. We've learned that it is important for women to know the risk factors.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Michelle StewartRecently published1 topic

What's Cooking for Multigenerational Meals?

Pulling together the household menu can be challenging especially if the household includes helicopter parents, boomerang kids, doting grandparents and other folks on occasion. Everyone wants their fav foods, seasoned to their liking and cooked a certain way.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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'Facts Up Front' 411

Have you ever noticed the similarities between food and fashion? In both industries visual are highly important, along with the use of good raw materials-good ingredients for food and good fabrics in the case of fashion. Every now and then fashion flips the script-the flourishes and fasteners typically found on the back of garments will appear on the front. Buttons and zippers become part of the garment front, providing the details that make a fashion statement.

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Moms Make Food Memories, Let's Lighten Up

Mother's Day celebrates moms and all that they do. They are most likely the chief cook, bottle washer, chauffeur, event planner, wardrobe stylist, food stylist, psychologist, healer and the list goes on. Mom is a pretty busy woman. One of the key things Mom does as the chief cook is nurture and establishes the foundation of our food heritage. Whether she is a cooking Mom or Carry-out Mom, the foods we eat at the family table play a super-size part in our food memories and eating patterns.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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True or False-Is the Freshman Fifteen Real?

The "freshman 15" is the name for the weight gain that incoming students often see during their first year of college. In this era when food has more "cred," aka credibility, campus dining halls and restaurants offer more options than years ago. Research indicates that the "freshman 15" is both fact and fallacy. Incoming college freshmen do gain weight in the first year, but it might not add up to 15 pounds. Studies show that typically the students see a gain of four to ten pounds during the first year of college.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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Dish Up Nuts, Seeds and Legumes for Good Health

In looking at food trends for the coming year, Nielsen research indicates that ninety-one percent of people say they snack daily and snacking is on the rise among all age groups and genders. And I am encouraged that folks are focusing more on snacks that are rich in nutrients like nuts, seeds and legumes--choices that earn high marks from me. These three foods are readily available nutrition powerhouses. They are excellent sources of protein, low in saturated fat and sodium; they are cholesterol free and good sources of fiber.

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BP (Be Proactive) Well-Being Figures in Blood Pressure Health

In working with clients and providing advice and counsel encouraging them to focus on a well-being lifestyle, I often hear questions that start with. "I heard in the news... " This month one of the topics making news was high blood pressure or hypertension. High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems. About 30 percent of people in the United States have high blood pressure.

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Soul Foods to Power Foods - They're Good For You

I recently visited Brazil experiencing the culture and beauty of this southernmost country. In most cultures there are foods that are consistently linked to the particular culture. In Brazil, it is the flavor-rich black bean and meat stew or feijoada (fayzhe-wada), typically served with rice. In the African American culture, signature foods such as greens and sweet potatoes are a few of the dishes often considered soul food.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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Food Gifts for a Healthy Lifestyle

When selecting gifts savvy shoppers have mastered the art of choosing the perfect gift-that's the one the recipients will feel were chosen expressly for them. Anyone can upgrade their gifting skills---it is simply a matter of tapping into our senses, and using your eyes and ears to learn what folks are most interested in, and pairing an edible gift with those interests. It is also important to listen carefully or do a little research to make sure the food you choose is not something they may have an aversion or allergy to.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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What About Breakfast?

<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2765" src="http://thenutritionplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/breakfast-300x300.jpeg" alt="breakfast" width="300" height="300" />What’s for breakfast? It is National Breakfast Month and the question is what are we eating? I share with my clients that it is not necessarily when you eat, but what you eat. It is important to eat something to fuel your body as your day starts. Research shows that eating breakfast can aid in improved performance and concentration in both the conference room and the classroom.

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It's A Birthday-Social Security, Medicare and You

This summer Social Security celebrated its 80th birthday and Medicare turned 50. There are more than a few naysayers talking about the ills of Social Security, but in reality, the fact that they are available is one very positive factor in the well-being of many. One of the myths about Social Security is that you have to be retired to receive those benefits. That is only partially true. Social Security benefits are resources that include child survivor benefits, widow's survivor benefits, disability and retirement benefits.

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Well-Being Choices Help Boost Energy

There is always something somewhere in print, online, radio or television about the most recent diet. You'll see it more often the first of the year and in the Spring as folks focus on getting fit when the layers of clothes come off as the temperature rises. You know my mantra "there is not one food that is all good or all bad for you." I advocate for you to choose a healthy lifestyle which includes eating a variety of foods, plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole-grains, lentils and legumes, stay hydrated, and exercise regularly.

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Take a Walk, Step Out For Fitness

If you're spending this time of year rooting for sports teams as they finish their seasons, it's important to take a page from their playbook to work out regularly. Now don't get nervous. You can start exercising at your own pace, gradually building up to a more intense workout. Now that the days are longer, with more daylight after work, vow to step up your fitness plan. One of the easiest options is walking, something we're all familiar with. If you've included exercise in your lifestyle, walking can be one more option for staying fit.

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Paint Your Plate Pink

In recent years advocates for breast cancer awareness have made pink the color of the month. It's on the fashion pages and websites, flags, and pro football teams. Cities nationwide are illuminated with spotlights to cast a pink glow onto their skylines. In counseling clients and talking to the wellness groups I work with, I encourage people to eat colorful foods-how about painting your plate pink? Some of the choices to add a splash of pink to the menu include guava, pink grapefruit, and pomegranates. Guava

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The Dinner Table

At the end of a good dinner body and soul both enjoy a remarkable sense of well-being. --Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Though written in the 19th century, this quote from a leading food essayist holds true today. Although we are all balancing a full plate of activities and tasks, dinner is important for our well-being. These days dinner can fall into several categories ranging from home-cooked, semi-homemade, carry-out or dine-in at a local fast-food site-the act of sharing a meal with family has tremendous benefits.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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Be Food Safe ---Always

Food safety is one issue that we should always keep top-of-mind. Here are a few basic guidelines to remember during this season of the noshes, nibbles, buffets, potlucks, and office parties that are key to food safety. Wash Your Hands

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On the Road and Feeling Good

There is a trip on tap for most folks during the summer-whether it is an extended trip on public transportation or a road trip to regional attractions with friends and family, food comes into the picture. What and when are we going eat? Food for thought is the key to health wise choices when traveling. If you give thought to food options in advance, it helps keep you on a healthy course. When traveling keep the same guidelines you follow for good health when you are at home. • Include plenty of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet.

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Milking Chocolate for Healthy Benefits

I'm making a confession. I am one of the stealth chocoholics. That is bad news and good news-the bad news is that like you, it can be tough for me to turn down a sample of the creamy confection. On the good side, chocolate has health benefits.

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Love to Snack? Make Choices for Good Health

There is a whole lot of snacking going on. At one time snacks were relegated to a light bite for children between the end of the school day and dinner. These days it's here a snack, there a snack, everyone has a snack. Snacking occasions have exploded to include mid-mo ing, mid-afte oon, and post dinner. Snacking research indicates that 53 percent of Americans are snacking two to three times a day.

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Sun Shines Light on Good Health

I have a confession to make-I take living in the Sunshine State for granted. I don't even think about the number of days that sun brightens my daily outlook. My reality check came after chatting with friends in the Midwest who were so pumped up that the sun was shining. A sunny day is more than a flash in the pan when it comes to good mental and nutritional health.

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Shedding Light on Vitamin D

I'm a native Floridian and I'm able to exercise regularly outdoors---most often you'll find me counting my steps as I power walk. Now I know many of you are not in a perennially sunny region where bright sunlight is a bonus several months of the year. And this year the big chill made the thought of outdoor activity or exercise even more daunting. If you're in a sun-less part of the country not only do you miss out on the warm and relaxing touch of streaming sun rays, you also miss out on Vitamin D.

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Dorm And Dining Tactics To Fight The Freshmen 15

I've been fielding questions from my clients focused around kids leaving home to start college. Some parents want to give advice and step away. Others however want to hover, defeating their goals of helping develop life skills to be independent. In sharing advice and counsel with the parents of newly minted college freshmen, I remind them their kids will be faced with choices, and those young adults will replay their advice and make wise choices.

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Farmers Market Grows Well-Being

We are hanging on to the last days of summer and those of us who live in regions with distinct seasons are trying to max out on outdoor activities and fresh local produce. Some folks may grow their own, but most of us (yours truly included) rely on the seasonal stock that we find at the local farmers market. And those markets are amazing-you'll find an array of produce as well as, baked goods beverages, cheese, meat, and prepared foods.

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Reduce the Risk of Stroke, Make Changes for Better Health

May is National Stroke Awareness Month and the goal of the month's activities is to reduce the impact and the incidence of strokes. According to the National Institutes of Health, each year more than 700,000 Americans have strokes. The incidence of this health risk affects finances, relationships, mental health and community support resources. Focus on avoiding strokes should be ongoing and not simply the target of activities one month of the year. In counseling clients to set goals for a healthier lifestyle, my recommendations to improve well-being will help in reducing the risk of stroke.r

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Opt For Heart Health Everyday

We've turned the page on the calendar -the chocolate roses, truffles, heart-shaped foods and all that jazz are behind us. I'm not trying to dismiss February 14 as insignificant, but I do want to remind you that the heart is bigger than one day. I want you to give equal attention to keeping your heart healthy and adopting a lifestyle that will help keep it that way. My goal is to motivate you to go beyond slipping into something red and looking good on the outside, to considering what you need to do to have a strong healthy heart inside. EXERCISE

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Helping Men Make Changes for Better Health

Though Father’s Day was noted for more than 50 years, it was not an official nationwide holiday, until 1972. President Nixon signed the law making the third Sunday in June, the day to celebrate the contribution that fathers and father figures make in their children's lives. Fathers and father figures have a significant impact on the well-being of their children and families. And it’s important that folks in a father’s circle focus some attention on keeping dads and surrogate dads healthy.

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Savor the Flavor With Healthy Options

Most of us enjoy eating. We have a list of favorites and are fond of sampling new dishes and foods that we can add to our list. Suddenly advice from the doctor to make lifestyle and daily diet changes can be jarring. The meal routines that we have on auto pilot now need to stop. I hear all types of excuses from my clients when they are faced with this challenge. "But I can't," "it is not the same", "it doesn't taste good." I totally get it, change is challenging.

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What's the Story on Diabetes?

As a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), that is one questio I am asked regularly. Folks need to know the 411 on diabetes and pre-diabetes. People should also know what the difference is between the two. When you hear any version of the word diabetes it can make you feel like you've intentionally brought this on yourself. Diabetes isn't anyone's fault. Eating and activity play a role in your blood sugar control, but that is just one chapter in the diabetes story. Diabetes

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