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Healthy Eating with Diabetes

Healthy eating with diabetes doesn't have to be a lofty goal. Having diabetes doesn't mean you have to give up some of your favorite foods or dining out at restaurants. You just have to know the right foods to choose. A Virtua dietitian and diabetes educator provides helpful diet tips for diabetics.

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