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

What drinks should I avoid with type II hypertensive diabetes?

I used to have a smoothie every morning for my breakfast, coffee during the day, and a couple of glasses of wine during the week before my type II hypertensive diabetes diagnosis. Are these drink

Do low calcium diets cause hypertension for type 2 diabetes patients?

I’m looking after my sister, and I want to help her manage her type 2 diabetes. She’s very stubborn and prefers to do things herself. So I am doing research on the types of exercise and diet chan

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Can You Be Obese and Healthy?

Can you be healthy & obese? Is there anything called healthy overweight? Although the diagnostic criterion remains controversial to date, such people do exist!

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Does Diabetes Cause High Blood Pressure?

It's bad enough to be diagnosed with diabetes, but most diabetics find that they have high blood pressure too. Find out why this happens and how to overcome it.

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Keto Dieting for Weight Loss: Is it Legit?

The keto diet replaces most carbs with fat sources so that your body switches to burning ketones for fuel, resulting in weight loss. Does it really work?

Does a short-term dose of metformin help to reduce blood pressure?

My sister has uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, and I’m worried she may also be hypertensive. I advised her to seek treatment before developing diabetic complications, as she complains a lot about be

Does insulin cause the heart to flutter immediately after injection?

I’ve just started using insulin to help manage my diabetes symptoms and help control my glucose levels. I have type 2 diabetes and the oral medication that I’ve been taking over the years is not

Is the keto diet a good way to lose weight?

I've always been a bit skeptical about diets. That was until I heard about the keto diet. I can understand the science behind it and how having a high fat, low carb diet is sustainable. Is the k

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How Does Obesity Cause Insulin Resistance?

Obesity and insulin resistance are closely relate. Learn how obesity and belly fat are triggering factors for insulin resistance here.

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DASH Diet Meal Plan for Diabetics—With Vegan Alternatives

The DASH diet offers great benefits for diabetes. Learn about these and how to construct a vegan DASH diet meal plan here.

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The 4 Stages of Hypertension

High blood pressure or hypertension is generally broken down into four stages. Learn what they are here.

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Do Calcium Channel Blockers Raise Blood Sugar?

Learn about calcium channel blockers, their effect on blood sugar, and who should avoid taking them altogether.

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Hypertension: Risk Factors, Types, and More

Hypertension is termed "a silent killer" because it goes undetected in many people. Understanding the causes of high blood pressure can help reduce the risks.

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How Blood Sugar Levels Affect Blood Pressure

High blood sugar levels cause widespread damage to your body and blood pressure. Learn about the effect of high blood sugar here.