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Chronic hyperglycemia : a primer -- Hyperglycemia impairs blood vessel function -- Cardiovascular and related complications of diabetes -- Hyperglycemia impairs the functions of blood -- Chronic hyperglycemia impairs vision, hearing, and sensory function -- On the importance of monitoring blood sugar and other vital signs -- Advanced glycation end-products : a special hazard in diabetes -- General nutritional considerations for chronic hyperglycemia : type 2 diabetes -- Mode of action of selected botanicals that lower blood glucose -- Selected botanicals and plant products that lower blood glucose (continued) -- Selected functional foods that combat the effects of hyperglycemia and chronic inflammation -- Functional foods continued : white mulberry (Morus alba) leaf extract and tea -- Selected supplements that support glycemic control and reduce chronic inflammation -- Part 2 of selected supplements that support glycemic control and reduce chronic inflammation.