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Fast Heart Rate Warns of Obesity, Diabetes |
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Saturday, 13 December 2008 11:31 |
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 And those conditions take toll on the heart, study says...
A too-fast heartbeat in early adulthood is a warning sign for increased risk of cardiovascular problems decades later on, a Japanese study suggests. The study of 614 residents of a rural farming community in southwestern Japan found that a heart rate greater than 80 beats a minute during a first examination in 1979 predicted the development of obesity and diabetes, which contribute to heart problems. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 13 December 2008 11:51 )
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Master Gene Plays Key Role In Blood Sugar Levels |
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Related Issues
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Sunday, 30 November 2008 13:04 |
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ScienceDaily (Nov. 28, 2008) — When mice that lack steroid receptor-2 (SRC-2) – a master regulator gene called a coactivator – fast for a day, their blood sugar levels plummet. If they go another day without food, they will die.> |
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Cinnamon: Cure All or Myth? |
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Dietary Tips
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Sunday, 30 November 2008 00:00 |
 Scores of people with diabetes swear that cinnamon helps moderate their blood glucose, and they religiously sprinkle the spice on their oatmeal every morning. Many studies have shown positive effects — on blood sugar, insulin response, and even cholesterol — in people with diabetes. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 30 November 2008 13:18 )
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Healthy Blood Sugar Levels |
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Dietary Tips
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Sunday, 16 November 2008 21:30 |
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Keeping your blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible through proper dietary changes, exercise, and/or medication and insulin therapy is the key to good diabetes control. Avoiding highs and lows will not only make you feel better, but will significantly reduce your risk of diabetes complications. The only way to make sure your blood sugar levels are in target range is to test frequently each day and to get regular A1c tests from your healthcare provider. What numbers should you be looking for? While individual goals will vary, there are some general guidelines that are suggested by diabetes professionals. |
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