Category Archives: Diabetes

Activity, activity, activity. It may be like it’s all you hear sometimes. There’s a good reason why that advice dominates: it has a lot of benefits, including lower risk for a host of chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. It can also help with mobility. It’s biggest benefit can be that it offers ...click here to read more

New research has found a link between the roots of the Rhodiola rosea plant and type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a problem that affects many people in the world. It can be managed, but there is no cure. There are treatments available to help those with type 2 diabetes, but researchers have recently ...click here to read more

Acupuncture is a technique that has been used for thousands of years to treat many ailments, but new research suggests that it may also be helpful in fighting off type 2 diabetes. The study from Edith Cowan University looked at the results of over a dozen studies on the effects of acupuncture. The study included ...click here to read more

New research has found that intermittent fasting (IF), a popular eating style, may help people with type-2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. The study found that people with diabetes who restricted their eating to a daily 10-hour window had blood sugar levels in the normal range for about three hours longer than when they ...click here to read more

Experts recommend consuming green tea extract to support healthy blood sugar levels and improve gut health. Studies have shown that green tea extract can help improve glucose tolerance and reduce inflammation in the gut in people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors. Additionally, green tea extract has been linked with several other health ...click here to read more

If you’re struggling to keep blood sugar in check, or reduce the risk for diabetes, zero-calorie sweeteners may seem like a great idea. But things aren’t always what they seem. These sweeteners contain very few or no calories, but have a much higher sweetness intensity than common calorie-containing sweeteners like sugar or high-fructose corn syrup ...click here to read more

You may be surprised, but a healthy diet for people with diabetes isn’t that different from one recommended for everybody else. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes (peas and beans), and low-fat dairy are the centerpieces, and American Diabetes Association (ADA) suggests essentially what is offered to the general public. That said, people with diabetes may ...click here to read more

Did you know that uncontrolled diabetes can lead to several health problems, including heart failure? In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of heart failure in the United States. That’s why it’s important to monitor your blood sugar levels closely and take steps to control your diabetes if necessary. By doing so, you can reduce ...click here to read more

When most people think of diabetes, they think of the health risks associated with high blood sugar levels. However, other health risks associated with diabetes are not as well known. One such risk is weakened teeth and tooth decay. Studies have shown that people with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are more likely ...click here to read more

Everyone snacks. It’s even easy to argue that people need a little nibble between meals: it’s the perfect way to keep the energy up, fill in nutritional holes, and manage blood sugar. But snacking gets a bad rep. Why? Generally, most people think of snack food as junk food. Don’t get me wrong, there is ...click here to read more

Type-2 diabetes seems like a disease that only affects the body, but it isn’t. The brain of a person with type-2 diabetes or heart disease, for example, is at risk. When brain cells don’t get enough blood glucose, brain function will likely diminish. A new study looking at data from 20,000 middle-aged and older adults ...click here to read more

There is a long list of potential benefits of vitamin D – stronger bones, a brighter mood, and a healthier heart are just a few. But can it help with glucose metabolism, too? A group of Japanese researchers recently conducted a study to determine just that. Type-2 diabetes is a fast-growing condition, already affecting 480 ...click here to read more

As people age, they typically experience cognitive decline, but for those with type 2 diabetes, this process can be accelerated significantly. A new study has found that those with the progressive form of the disease can experience an acceleration of brain aging by 26% compared to those without diabetes. This is a major concern, as ...click here to read more

Having food in the fridge and cupboards may do more than help tame a hungry belly: it may make it easier to manage blood pressure. New data suggests that empty cupboards can make it tough to manage blood sugar and increase the risk for diabetes later in life. Some have trouble keeping food at home ...click here to read more