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A Mediterranean diet can include delicious foods like whole-grain vegetable pizza.A Mediterranean diet can include delicious foods like whole-grain vegetable pizza.

Is a Mediterranean Diet Good for Weight Loss? (Sample Menu Included)

A Mediterranean diet supports weight control and health. It phasizes unsaturated fats, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains. It's easy to follow because it's flexible and has simple ingredients.

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Workouts for Every LevelWorkouts for Every Level

Workouts for Every Level

Increasing physical activity is one of the best ways to lower diabetes risk. The program encourages you to get at least 150 minutes per week of physical activity.

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Diabetes and Rice | Can I Eat Rice With Diabetes?Diabetes and Rice | Can I Eat Rice With Diabetes?

Diabetes and Rice | Can I Eat Rice With Diabetes?

When you have diabetes, what you eat is a large part of maintaining blood sugar levels. Is rice safe for diabetes? It depends on what kind!

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Can I Eat Chocolate with Diabetes? Everything You Need To KnowCan I Eat Chocolate with Diabetes? Everything You Need To Know

Can I Eat Chocolate with Diabetes? Everything You Need To Know

Happily, chocolate has a low glycemic index (GI), which means it does not lead to sharp spikes in blood sugar when you eat it.

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How many servings of carbs a day?How many servings of carbs a day?

Serving Sizes and Carbs

Carbohydrates are necessary for energy and are the main source of fuel for most people. But how many carbs are in the average serving size?

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Medication for PrediabetesMedication for Prediabetes

Medication for Prediabetes

Certain medications can also help delay the onset of type 2 diabetes or prevent it altogether. But what medications for prediabetes are best?

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Low glycemic foods|Peaches|Eggplant|Whole wheat kernels|Plain yogurt|Beans|Nuts|Dark chocolate|Fish|Lark for prediabetes and weight loss|Low glycemic foods|Peaches|Eggplant|Whole wheat kernels|Plain yogurt|Beans|Nuts|Dark chocolate|Fish|Lark for prediabetes and weight loss|

Low Glycemic Foods List Guide

The glycemic index (GI) of a food is a measure of how a specific food causes blood sugar to rise. We've made a list of low glycemic index foods to help.

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Prediabetic Symptoms and Ways To Reverse ItPrediabetic Symptoms and Ways To Reverse It

Prediabetic Symptoms and Ways To Reverse It

A prediabetic person may only have slightly elevated blood sugar levels, but the body will require increased insulin to maintain it. Symptoms include...

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How to Reduce Blood Sugar|how to lower blood sugar immediatelyHow to Reduce Blood Sugar|how to lower blood sugar immediately

How to Reduce Blood Sugar

High blood sugar (blood glucose) can be dangerous. There are several ways to reduce high blood sugar to avoid other complications.

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What Blood Sugar Level Is Prediabetic?What Blood Sugar Level Is Prediabetic?

What Blood Sugar Level Is Prediabetic?

Exactly what sugar level is considered prediabetic, and how is that different from diabetes? Here is what you need to know about blood sugar levels.

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Best prediabetes diet Best prediabetes diet

The Best Prediabetes Diet for 2020 | Lark Health

Here's the best prediabetes diet for 20 is here. If you have prediabetes, the most important thing you can do is change your diet, and right now. Doing so in time allows you to reverse prediabetes.

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Alcohol and PrediabetesAlcohol and Prediabetes

Alcohol and Prediabetes

If you have prediabetes, be aware of the amount and type of alcoholic beverages you drink. Alcohol can interfere with insulin and lead to higher blood sugar

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WARNING: Prediabetes May Cause Vision LossWARNING: Prediabetes May Cause Vision Loss

WARNING: Prediabetes May Cause Vision Loss

Risks associated with diabetes are not offset before. Prediabetes, also known as borderline diabetes, increases your risk of diabetes and vision loss too.

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How to Break a Weight Loss PlateauHow to Break a Weight Loss Plateau

How to Break a Weight Loss Plateau

As frustrating as weight loss plateaus are, they do happen. There are ways to fight back so you can see the progress you deserve!

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Ways to Stand More Throughout the DayWays to Stand More Throughout the Day

Ways to Stand More Throughout the Day

Standing burns 20% more calories per minute than sitting, and has increased benefits. How can you stand more during your days?

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Eat More to Lose More Weight|Whole-grain bagelEat More to Lose More Weight|Whole-grain bagel

Eat More to Lose More Weight

Does the idea of taking smaller portions make you think of deprivation and dieting? Think again! As the Lark hinted, you can take larger portions of others.

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What You Can Do About High Morning Blood SugarWhat You Can Do About High Morning Blood Sugar

What You Can Do About High Morning Blood Sugar

Morning blood sugar, or blood glucose, value refers to the measurement you might take when you wake up in the morning and are still fasting.

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Make Fat Work for YouMake Fat Work for You

Make Fat Work for You

Heart health is a focus when you have prediabetes, and healthy fats can improve heart health. Unhealthy fats can raise heart disease risk and blood sugar, and they are linked to weight gain.

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Be SMART About Preventing DiabetesBe SMART About Preventing Diabetes

Be SMART About Preventing Diabetes

SMART goals can be your guide on your health journey. Here is how to set SMART goals to help yourself succeed.

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Get Out of Your Cooking Lull - Healthy Recipe IdeasGet Out of Your Cooking Lull - Healthy Recipe Ideas

Get Out of Your Cooking Lull - Healthy Recipe Ideas

Often times one of the hardest parts of healthy cooking is continuously finding new recipe ideas that are easy to cook, and follow your DPP diet.

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All About Moderate-Intensity ActivityAll About Moderate-Intensity Activity

All About Moderate-Intensity Activity

Aim for at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity as it brings many immediate and future benefits such as lowering risk for heart disease or living longer.

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What is Hypoglycemia?What is Hypoglycemia?

What is Hypoglycemia?

Hyperglycemia occurs when your blood sugar level is higher than normal. Diabetes is a chronic condition with hyperglycemia.

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What is Hyperglycemia?What is Hyperglycemia?

What is Hyperglycemia?

Hyperglycemia occurs when your blood sugar level is higher than normal. Diabetes is a chronic condition with hyperglycemia.

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Can I Eat Potatoes with Prediabetes?|PotatoesCan I Eat Potatoes with Prediabetes?|Potatoes

Can I Eat Potatoes with Prediabetes?

Can I eat potatoes with prediabetes? Starchy vegetables seem to be the opposite of the types of foods that can help lower blood sugar.

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Can I Have Rice If I Have Prediabetes?Can I Have Rice If I Have Prediabetes?

Can I Have Rice If I Have Prediabetes?

Eating rice-based dishes can be part of a healthy diet for prediabetes. Trick is to choose the right kind of rice and to prepare it in healthy ways.

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15 Best Foods to Lower Your Blood Sugar|Hummus15 Best Foods to Lower Your Blood Sugar|Hummus

15 Best Foods to Lower Your Blood Sugar

If you are looking to lower your blood sugar levels, then you may be wondering what the best foods are to eat that won’t spike your readings.

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If you choose the right kind of chocoloate, you can have dark chocolate if you have prediabetesIf you choose the right kind of chocoloate, you can have dark chocolate if you have prediabetes

Can I Have Chocolate When I Have Prediabetes?

For all you chocolate lovers out there, chocolate can be a part of a healthy prediabetes diet! Just be careful about the type of chocolate you eat.

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Best Fast Food Choices with PrediabetesBest Fast Food Choices with Prediabetes

Best Fast Food Choices with Prediabetes

For people with diabetes, the best fast food choices for prediabetes are relatively low in carbohydrates and sugar, and should include dietary fiber and protein.

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