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Tuesday March 16, 2010

To Cut Diabetes Heart Risks, Diet and Exercise May Beat Drugs

More than 1 in 10 American adults have diabetes, and many of them successfully keep their blood sugar levels under control with various medications. Unfortunately, these multibillion–dollar blockbuster drugs haven't proved to be so successful against the biggest cause of death related to diabetes: heart disease. ... Click Here to Read More
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