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Eight warning signs you're probably prediabetic

Type 2 diabetes is a prevalent health concern impacting millions of individuals. If your doctor has informed you that you're prediabetic, there are measures you can implement to prevent and even 'reverse' the condition before it deteriorates. Prediabetes, also referred to as non-diabetic hyperglycaemia, is when your blood sugar levels exceed normal but aren't high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. This serious health issue heightens your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Almost Half of People With Type 2 Diabetes Are Vitamin Deficient

Nearly half of people with type 2 diabetes are deficient in important vitamins and minerals, according to a new meta-analysis. Researchers pooled data from 132 studies published between 1998 and 2023 that involved more than 50,000 participants with type 2 diabetes. Key findings included: Vitamin D deficiency affected 60% of people in the studies. Magnesium deficiency affected 42%. Iron deficiency affected 28%. Vitamin B12 deficiency affected 22% overall, and 29 percent of people taking metformin.

Sugar Substitutes Are Everywhere—Even in These Surprising Foods

You’re probably used to seeing diet sodas made with artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose. But now there are fresh-sounding sodas with zero grams of sugar or no artificial sweeteners that contain allulose, monk fruit, or stevia—and you have to wonder, are these newer sugar substitutes better for you? They also seem to be in many more types of food: sucralose in English muffins, allulose in breakfast cereal, stevia in ketchup, monk fruit in marinated meats. How concerned should you be?

Tips for Ordering Diabetes-Friendly Fast Food

Fast food is not off-limits for people with diabetes, but knowing what to order makes all the difference. Fast-food joints get a bad reputation for serving up foods high in carbs, sodium, fat and sugar—but that doesn't mean it has to be completely off the table, even if you have diabetes. After all, it is convenient, and sometimes the only option for a meal if you're on a road trip or stuck in an airport. You don't have to stick to plain grilled chicken or salads. There's room for an occasional burger with fries.

The Best Diet for Prediabetes

Plant-based fiber fills you up without raising blood sugar. Vegetables are also full of nutrients. Aim for at least 3-5 servings a day. That’s ½ cup cooked or 1 cup raw. You can choose fresh, frozen, or canned. But be sure to go for the low- or no-sodium kind. Fill half your plate with colorful, nonstarchy vegetables. Examples include carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and leafy greens like spinach or kale.Cut Back on Starchy Vegetables: These have more carbohydrates than their nonstarchy counterparts. But they have healthy nutrients, too.

Thriving With Type 2 Diabetes

Everyone talks about A1c, eating right, and checking your blood sugar, and that's important. But more important is to enjoy yourself, laugh, and be with people or pets you love. The more fun you have and the more you look forward to tomorrow, the easier it is to be good about medications, monitoring, and diet. You can do a lot to prevent diabetes-related problems. For example, loss of eyesight is now largely preventable -- simply get a yearly eye exam. People tend to put those off because they have no symptoms or don't need a new prescription.

Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs are among 15 selected for Medicare's price negotiations

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced the selection of 15 additional drugs covered under Medicare Part D for price negotiations. The negotiations with participating drug companies for these 15 drugs will occur in 2025 and any negotiated prices become effective in 2027. The aim is to lower prices for some more of the costliest prescription drugs.

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