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The Best Life is a holistic lifestyle that helps you gradually change your eating and activity habits.

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The Best Life Program was created by Oprah’s personal trainer and exercise physiologist, Bob Greene. The Best Life tools are designed to help people achieve their own personal best, including an interactive website, Wii fitness products, seal of approval indicating quality foods and NYTimes Bestselling books. The Best Life Diet was named #1 Diet Book by Consumer Reports.

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On Sep 26, 2018

What is the glycemic index and can it help me with my diabetes?

Eating a low-glycemic-index (GI) diet in which most of your carbohydrates have a low or medium GI is proving to be good for your blood sugar and other aspects of your health. There is a small but p...
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The Best Life has answered a question
On Sep 26, 2018

How can an insulin pump help manage diabetes?

Most insulin pump users are devoted to the idea that a pump is the only real way to treat type 1 diabetes properly. Certainly, in the days before the very-fast-acting and long-lasting insulin analo...
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The Best Life has answered a question
On Sep 24, 2018

Should I eat sugar-free foods if I have diabetes?

There are several things you should know about sugar substitutes if you have diabetes. While the calorie-free sweeteners, such as sucralose (Splenda), aspartame (Equal or NutraSweet), saccharin (Sw...
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The Best Life has answered a question
On Sep 24, 2018

What is Symlin (pramlintide acetate) for diabetes?

The only medication specifically approved by the FDA for treating those with type 1 diabetes other than insulin is Symlin. Symlin has several effects in those with type 1 diabetes, including reduci...
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The Best Life has answered a question
On Sep 19, 2018

What are the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids?

Omega-3 fatty acids offer a host of health benefits, including reducing inflammation, which, in turn, helps prevent and may even treat diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease. They ...
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The Best Life has answered a question
On Sep 18, 2018

How does drinking alcohol affect people with diabetes?

Although research suggests that alcohol can provide some heart-healthy benefits, it's important to note that similar benefits can be gained by eating a diet low in saturated fat and rich in fru...
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The Best Life has answered a question
On Sep 18, 2018

How should I take care of myself when I am sick and I have diabetes?

If you have diabetes and you're sick, here are the basic things you need to do: Make sure you get lots of fluids so you don't get dehydrated. You should weigh yourself to make sure you&#...
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The Best Life has answered a question
On Aug 20, 2018

How can I manage my diabetes?

Management of your diabetes needs to be supported by a good diet, enough exercise and proper medications. Addressing all three is the only way to achieve the best possible blood sugar control, stav...
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The Best Life has answered a question
On Aug 20, 2018

What type of exercise can help improve my diabetes?

All types of exercise can help you better mange your diabetes. Both aerobic exercise (brisk walking, cycling, and other activities that get your heart rate up) and resistance training (lifting weig...
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The Best Life has answered a question
On Aug 20, 2018

What should I do before starting to exercise if I have diabetes?

Before you step up your physical activity, you must talk to your doctor, even if you're already exercising. Increasing exercise may lower your blood sugar and, therefore, your medication dose&m...
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The Best Life has answered a question
On Aug 20, 2018

How does drinking alcohol affect people with diabetes?

If you have diabetes and choose to drink alcohol, you must do it with caution. Alcohol, in combination with certain diabetes medications, may trigger a serious low-blood-sugar reaction. And, ...
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The Best Life has answered a question
On Aug 20, 2018

Is it safe to take supplements if I have diabetes?

Supplements can cause real damage if they are taken improperly; some can have adverse effects with long-term or high-dosage use; and many can react with your diabetes medications. At best, they can...
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The Best Life has answered a question
On Aug 20, 2018

Do chromium supplements help manage diabetes?

Chromium is essential to enhancing the way insulin works in your body, so you'd think that supplementing with it might be a good idea. But in most studies, supplements did nothing for blood sug...
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On Aug 20, 2018

How can omega-3 fatty acids benefit people with diabetes?

The long list of benefits linked to omega-3 fatty acids includes a reduced risk of many of the disorders associated with diabetes: heart disease, depression and dementia. These fats also are linked...
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On Aug 20, 2018

What are the benefits of vitamin D for diabetes and health?

Vitamin D was always thought of as the vitamin needed for healthy bones, as it's critical to calcium absorption. But now studies are showing that vitamin D also lowers the risk of cancer and di...
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