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Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods you eat. Insulin is…

Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur in individuals with diabetes. It is one of the most common complications of diabetes…

Dietary Fats

Fat is a type of nutrient. You need some fat in your diet but not too much. Fats give you energy and help your body…

Dietary Fiber

Fiber is a substance in plants. Dietary fiber is the kind you eat. It’s a type of carbohydrate. You may also see it listed on…

Dietary Proteins

Protein is in every living cell in the body. Our bodies need protein from the foods we eat to build and maintain bones, muscles and…

Dislocations

Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from…