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How to prevent and control diabetes—Its not what you think

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Diabetes is a persistent health condition that impacts millions of individuals globally. It arises due to excessive sugar levels in the bloodstream. It's important to know that the probability of getting diabetes depends on genetic factors In talking about diabetes, we should also learn something about insulin, insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, and when not functioning properly,  blood sugar levels can become dangerously high which leads to diabetes It's important to also note that diabetes comes in different variations, here are some types in which it occurs Prediabetes : here the blood sugar is high but not enough to be Type 2 diabetes.  Type 1 diabetes : this is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Type 2 diabetes : a more chronic condition whereby the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.  Some common causes of Diabetes are , - Genetic factors and genetic predisposition play a role, but the exact trigg

Do not eat these if you have a stomach ulcer

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Let's talk about what ulcers are, first, a stomach ulcer is a sore that develops on the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine, the ulcers arise from stomach acids damaging the lining of the digestive tract. Some common causes include H. pylori bacteria and anti-inflammatory pain relievers like aspirin. While there are no foods proven to harm or cause or cause an ulcer, certain foods may irritate the stomach lining, and aggravate the ulcer. these include very spicy foods, acidic foods, and alcohol.  People with active ulcers may want to limit these foods if they cause symptoms, additionally, when you have an ulcer, you should review your current medication with your doctor to see if any of them may be stomach irritants. It is also important to stop smoking when you have an ulcer since it's detrimental to health and prevents healing. Here are some foods to avoid Hot beverages 🍵 Hot beverages such as tea, coffee, cocoa, and milk should be avoided because they cause