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The diet frequently
recommended for people who
suffer from diabetes
mellitus is one that is high
in dietary fibre, especially
soluble fibre, but low in
fat (especially saturated
fat) and sugar. Patients may
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Hyperglycemia
Hyperglycemia or High Blood
Sugar is a condition in
which an excessive amount of
glucose circulates in the
blood plasma. Hyperglycemia
is one of the classic
symptoms of diabetes
mellitus, others including
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Blood sugar
In medicine, blood sugar is
a term used to refer to
levels of glucose in the
blood. Blood sugar
concentration, or serum
glucose level, is tightly
regulated in the human body.
Glucose, transported via the
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Diabetes mellitus type 2
Diabetes mellitus type 2
(formerly called diabetes
mellitus type II,
non-insulin-dependent
diabetes, NIDDM or
adult-onset diabetes) is a
long-term metabolic disorder
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Whole grain
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