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November isNational Diabetes Month.

However, there are some commonalities when it comes to managementparticularly with diet and lifestyle choices.

What Is key in 2 Diabetes?

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As a result, a person can have a high level of sugar in their blood (hyperglycemia).

Over time, having high blood sugar can lead tonerve damageand vision issues.

Eating walnuts has been linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Eating 5 to 6 prunes a day has also been linked to helping preventbone loss in postmenopausal women.

Try having prunes as a quick on-the-go snack or make homemade trail mix with them and some nuts.

Additionally, thelive probioticsfound in Greek yogurt may help support improved glycemic status.

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Try serving baked salmon with a side of veggies or tossing it all on the grill.

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