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Dr. Oz's Top 10 Tips For Beating Diabetes

If you have pre-diabetes, learning how to use food, supplements and healthy lifestyle habits can significantly lower you risk for type 2 diabetes (11 Photos)

Dr. Oz on Nov 13, 2012 at 3:14PM

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Dr. Oz's Top 10 Tips For Beating Diabetes

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#3: Get Rid of Belly Fat

As if you weren’t already obsessed with not fitting into your favorite jeans, there’s more to be concerned about than aesthetics. Visceral fat surrounds organs, and excess visceral fat is linked to type 2 diabetes and heart disease. New research has also revealed that belly fat is a risk factor for bone loss; visceral fat adds fat to bone marrow and reduces bone mineral density. Find out why women are more prone to belly fat and how to get rid of it.

Blast Your Belly Fat Away in 5 Steps

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