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Can You Eat Fruit With Diabetes?

Dec 28, 2021 by Total Access Medical

The American Diabetes Association reports that any fruit is fine for a person with diabetes, so long as that person is not allergic to that type of fruit.

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What Are The Symptoms Of Diabetes?

Dec 21, 2021 by Total Access Medical

Diabetes symptoms vary depending on how much your blood sugar is elevated. Some people, especially those with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, may sometimes not experience symptoms. In type 1 diabetes, symptoms tend to come on quickly and be more severe.

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What is Diabetes?

Dec 14, 2021 by Total Access Medical

Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy.

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A Guide To Plant-Based Protein

Dec 07, 2021 by Total Access Medical

Plant-based foods typically contain fiber, which promotes good gut bacteria, smoother digestion, and, in the case of soluble fiber, better heart health.

Research has suggested that a plant-based diet could play a role in cancer prevention. Other studies have shown plant-based eating can be a helpful strategy for weight loss and type 2 diabetes management.

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What Are The Stages Of Lung Cancer?

Nov 30, 2021 by Total Access Medical

There are two main types of lung cancer: Non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. Each has a separate staging system that doctors use to classify how advanced the cancer is.

The staging of cancer describes how far it has spread through the body and how severe it is. Staging helps healthcare professionals and individuals decide on a suitable course of treatment.

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What Are The Treatments For Lung Cancer?

Nov 23, 2021 by Total Access Medical

After your diagnosis, your physician will work closely with you to help you understand your condition and which treatments have the greatest chance of helping you return to good health.

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What Are The Symptoms Of Lung Cancer?

Nov 16, 2021 by Total Access Medical

Most lung cancers do not cause any symptoms until they have spread, but some people with early lung cancer do have symptoms.

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How Can You Reduce Your Risk Of Lung Cancer?

Nov 08, 2021 by Total Access Medical

November is lung cancer awareness month. Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs and it is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.

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What Are The Risk Factors For Lung Cancer?

Nov 01, 2021 by Total Access Medical

November is lung cancer awareness month. Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in the United States and worldwide. This article focuses on which risk factors for lung cancer you can change and cannot change. 

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Can You Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer?

Oct 26, 2021 by Total Access Medical

By choosing the healthiest lifestyle options, all women can empower themselves and make sure the risk of developing breast cancer is as low as possible.

Some of the factors associated with breast cancer – being a woman, age, and genetics – can’t be changed. Other factors – being overweight, lack of exercise, eating unhealthy food – can be changed by making the right choices.

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