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Am I At Risk for Diabetes?
Learn what puts you at risk for developing this potentially debilitating disease. The numbers are staggering: some 26 million Americans have diabetes, and about one-quarter of them don’t even know it. Another 79 million people are prediabetic, which puts them … Continue reading
Categories: About Diabetes
Tags: About Diabetes, age, ethnicity, excess weight, exercise, family history, Florida, Gestational Diabetes, glucose, HDL cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, Port St. Lucie, race, risk factors, St. Lucie Medical Center, triglycerides, Type 2 Diabetes
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Conditions That Benefit from Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Could hyperbaric oxygen therapy speed up your recovery? At St. Lucie Medical Center, we offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy for patients who need a little help with a stubborn recovery process. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a procedure that exposes the patient … Continue reading
The Best Foods for Managing Your Diabetes
Stock your kitchen with these super foods to help manage your diabetes. As a diabetic, so much of the quality of your day boils down to what you eat. New diabetics often find themselves having to completely change their usual … Continue reading
Good-for-You Halloween Treats
Sugar doesn't have to take center stage when it comes to seasonal eating. Wondering what treats will satisfy your sweet tooth but still make for a healthy Halloween? Here are some strategies for making good-for-you choices: Focus on favorite fall … Continue reading
Tips for Treating Slow-healing Wounds
The St. Lucie Medical Center Advanced Wound Center is dedicated to helping people who have wounds that have resisted healing. Are you suffering from a stubborn wound, one that hasn't gotten significantly better in the past month or hasn't healed … Continue reading
The Link Between Diabetes and Heart Disease
The link between diabetes and heart disease is real—research has proven that diabetics are at greater risk for developing heart disease; it’s sometimes even referred to as diabetic heart disease. The Facts The higher a person’s blood sugar, the greater … Continue reading
The Side Effects of Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million adults and children in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes is a health condition in which the body cannot produce or process the proper amount of insulin to help … Continue reading
Diabetes 101
November is American Diabetes Month. Spreading awareness about the causes and effects of diabetes may help many Americans lead healthier lives. If you are living with diabetes, learning about diagnosis and treatment is essential. What Is Diabetes? The pancreas produces … Continue reading
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Diabetes and Sugar
Since diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to regulate and process sugar, diabetics have to be cautious when eating sugary foods. The pancreas is supposed to produce insulin to balance out the blood’s sugar level. But in … Continue reading
Categories: About Diabetes
Tags: About Diabetes, diet, Heart, St. Lucie Medical Center, sugar
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Accepting Help: How Support Groups Can Benefit You
When you receive a serious medical diagnosis, you may feel as though you are all alone. All alone with your worries and your fears. But it’s important for you to know that other people are in similar situations, and you … Continue reading