Diabetes ABCs 123s

November 14th, 2008 By Barbara Quinn

Here is a statistic from the American Diabetes Association that caught my attention: "If current trends continue, one out of three Americans and one in two minorities born in 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime."



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  • Cashpotato - Nov 16, 2008
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    Great advice!

    High fiber foods, like Miracle Muffins
    www.miraclemuffins.com
    are a great way to help manage diabetes, lower cholesterol and aid with weight loss!

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