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Yahoo LifeWhy COVID-19 may cause erectile dysfunction: ‘If men are really ill, nothing works that well'
COVID-19 can lead to long-term health problems. Erectile dysfunction may be one of them.
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'You're going to have a heart attack if you don't fix this': The diet change that helped one woman take control of her diabetes
"I wasn't addressing how I was thinking about food and how thinking about myself and just the mindset that it takes to live with this disease," says Mary Van Doorn.
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'I was in a really bad place mentally': How one woman’s diabetes diagnosis changed her life for the better
Despite the effort her disease requires, Sarah Ellefson says her type 2 diabetes diagnosis has helped change her life in a positive way.
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'My body looked great on the outside': The hidden disease that forced this fitness trainer to look inward
“My diet might have not been the best when I was diagnosed, but I was exercising regularly and I ate well for the most part when I could,” says fitness trainer Dex Geralds.
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'If you have diabetes, it's not your fault': How one woman changed her life by changing the way she eats
"My eating habits weren't good. Most of my meals were eaten in restaurants," says Shelby Kinnaird, the blogger behind Diabetic Foodie.
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Why Sherri Shepherd says diabetes ‘changed my life for the better’
Sherri Shepherd, co-host of "Dish Nation," shares how she eats a healthy diet that keeps her diabetes in check.
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Why this food blogger says she's even healthier after her diabetes diagnosis
“You could feel discouraged and you could feel upset, but you could also feel happy that you have this opportunity to be more in-tune with yourself,” says Houston-based food blogger Mila Clarke Buckley.
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'I ignored it and I almost killed myself doing it': Actress Lea DeLaria confused menopause symptoms for this disease
“I just thought I was doing the menopause thing, but it lasted for almost a decade,” comedian and actress Lea DeLaria tells Yahoo Life.
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5 grocery staples every diabetic should keep on hand
“Eating the right foods in the right combinations can make a huge difference and not only help you to manage your blood sugars, but it will simultaneously boost your energy, boost your immune system," says nutritionist Joy Bauer.
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'I thought I was just tired from working a lot': How one woman's fatigue turned out to be something more serious
Houston-based food blogger Mila Clarke Buckley knew something was off with her body for six months before she finally spoke up about it.
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Why African-Americans with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing severe complications from COVID-19
Black Americans are infected with the coronavirus and die from it at disproportionately higher rates than any other group in the U.S. There are many layers to this, but diabetes plays a role.
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Patti LaBelle says collapsing onstage 'saved' her life: 'I wasn't that girl who goes to the doctor'
Patti LaBelle thought she had no symptoms leading up to her diabetes diagnosis more than 25 years ago. But when she collapsed onstage in 1994, it was a wake-up call.
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Why managing sugar intake with a type 2 diabetes diet is 'more important than ever' during the pandemic
Harley Pasternak warns that stress eating and working out less can put you at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Here’s how to make smarter lifestyle choices that can help your health.
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The controversial diet that helped one woman control her diabetes
While this diet may work for some patients with diabetes, Katherine Araque, MD believes it’s hard to say that it’s the right fit for all diabetic patients. “It’s not one size fits all.”
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Travis Stork of 'The Doctors' says it's important to 'control your diabetes' — now, more than ever
Of the millions of adults who have diabetes, more than 7 million are undiagnosed, the ADA reports. “The most likely symptom is nothing,” Stork says. “It’s pretty scary.”
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Quarantined with a chronic illness during the coronavirus crisis: How 'high risk' groups can manage their health
Having multiple sclerosis, arthritis, diabetes or COPD in the age of the coronavirus can be life-altering. Here is advice from doctors on what these patients should do to lower their risks.
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'Prediabetes' common in U.S. teens, young adults
For the study, researchers examined data on blood sugar levels for 5,786 people ages 12 to 34 who hadn't been diagnosed with diabetes. Overall, 18% of the younger people in the study, ranging in age from 12 to 18 years old, had "prediabetes," as did 24% of the adults 19 to 34 years old. "Prediabetes is highly prevalent in U.S. adolescents and young adults, especially in male individuals and in people with obesity," lead study author Linda Andes of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta and colleagues write in JAMA Pediatrics.
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What you need to know about intermittent fasting — and who should avoid it
The popular weight-loss trend of intermittent fasting has continued to gain steam, with celebrities extolling its virtues. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Jillian Michaels criticized for ‘gross’ comments on Lizzo’s body: ‘It isn’t gonna be awesome if she gets diabetes’
Jillian Michaels is being criticism for comments she made about Lizzo's body, and suggesting that the singer might get diabetes.
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Can drinking coffee actually reduce dementia risk?
A new study finds that drinking coffee is associated with a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Here's what you need to know.
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Dementia is the ‘top public health crisis,’ declare 4 former surgeons general
In an op-ed, four former U.S. surgeons general say that dementia is the “top public health crisis,” in an effort to call attention to the rapid rise of the disease.
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What if you could brew beer in your gut? Auto-brewery syndrome explained
What if you could brew beer in your gut? Turns out, people with a rare condition called auto-brewery syndrome can, but it's not as fun as it sounds.
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11,000 reviewers say turmeric supplements fight pain and inflammation — here's what experts think
Turmeric supplements are growing in popularity, and experts say there's a good reason for it. Here are the best supplements to check out now.
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Nick Jonas Was ‘Very Close to a Coma’ When He Was First Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
Nick Jonas Was ‘Very Close to a Coma’ Before Diabetes Diagnosis
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Coronary artery disease: Ways to prevent the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to Dr. Oz
Anyone can develop coronary artery disease, but they’re usually associated with a few ailments, including diabetes and high cholesterol.
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Family kicked out of Smashburger because of boy's service dog: 'I am going to make a big deal about it'
The manager allegedly told the 9-year-old diabetic boy and his family to "eat outside" over their service dog.