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Iron-Rich Foods for Diabetics

Discover iron-rich foods like legumes, leafy greens, and whole grains. They can benefit those with diabetes and anemia by ...
Patients with serum ferritin levels higher than 1000 μg/L show a 91% increased risk for any fracture, with a doubled risk for vertebral and humerus fractures compared with those without iron overload.
For people who need blood transfusions, iron can accumulate in the heart and liver, causing damage and sometimes death. Doctors often prescribe medications called chelators that bind to iron and ...