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Will the DASH eating plan help my type II diabetes and hypertension?

Will the DASH eating plan help my type II diabetes and hypertension?

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I have heard a little bit about how the DASH eating plan helps with hypertension. I want to know if I can follow this eating plan if I also have type II diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes Hypertension Diet Diet plan

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Thursday, June 09, 2022

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Though designed to reduce blood pressure, the DASH diet also works for diabetes. The diet requires you to lower your carb intake and add more unsaturated fats through foods such as oils, nuts, seeds, and avocado. Invariably, this leads to the control of your blood sugar levels.

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