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Whether services are provided in-person or via telecommunications, our clients have had tremendous success at achieving their glucose goals and learning/adopting advanced diabetes management techniques.
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Diabetes mellitus, often referred to simply as diabetes, is a group of metabolic conditions characterized by elevated levels of blood sugar.
Diabetes results from problems with insulin action or secretion from the pancreas.
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Diabetes affects many different body systems and causes a number of symptoms, including excessive hunger and/or thirst, dry mouth, increased urination, tiredness, unexplained weight loss, headaches, and vision changes.
Poor healing of sores, vaginal infections, impotence, weight gain, numbness or tingling of the extremities, and itchy skin can also be associated with diabetes.
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You can eat just about anything you want. It is about knowing proper portion sizes and how much you are putting on your plate. A dietitian can help you learn to count carbohydrates and with meal planning that is specific for you.
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It is very important to keep your blood sugar level under control. When your blood sugar level is high, it can cause damage in your veins and arteries. This damage could lead to complications later such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, neuropathies, vision problems, etc
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Diabetes classes are offered by Diana Rapalo Health and can be scheduled at your time. This class is recognized by professionals.
A helpful website is the https://drapalo.com/. Information includes how to manage diabetes, how to get active, healthy recipes and more.
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