Forget about counting calories. People with type 2 diabetes can lose weight and keep their blood sugar under control by eating a low-carb, high fat diet. This is according to a new study that found this type of diet did more to help patients with type 2 diabetes than a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet. And this was true no[…]
Diabetes management requires awareness. Know what makes your blood sugar level rise and fall — and how to control these day-to-day factors. Keeping your blood sugar levels within the range recommended by your doctor can be challenging. That’s because many things make your blood sugar levels change, sometimes unexpectedly. Following are some factors that[…]
Diabetes is a disease in which blood sugar levels are not controlled well because the body either doesn’t have enough insulin or does not use the insulin it does have as well as it should. This causes excess sugar in the bloodstream, which can lead to health problems over time. There are three main types of[…]
One of the most challenging aspects of eating low-carb is cutting back on foods you enjoy—many of which have likely become a regular part of your diet. Coping with carb loss can be tough, but there are many satisfying and tasty low-carb substitutes you can choose instead of their high carbohydrate counterparts. Whether you[…]
This summer, you can make most any meal diabetes-friendly — fast. It may be as easy as portion control, or as simple as getting more whole grains. Here’s how you can help keep blood sugar stable and enjoy yourself, too. Summer’s all about parties. This year, you can make most any meal diabetes-friendly – fast. It[…]
Insulin is an important hormone that controls many bodily processes. However, problems with this hormone are at the heart of many modern health conditions. Insulin resistance, in which your cells stop responding to insulin, is incredibly common. In fact, over 32.2% of the U.S. population may have this condition. Depending on the diagnostic criteria, this[…]
Limiting bread, pasta, and cake is a natural first step when you’re trying to keep your blood sugar levels down. But carbs can lurk in some less obvious places, and you need to know that when you’re counting carbs. The amount found in these 10 common foods may surprise you. Exactly how[…]
… when you have diabetes. If your toes are tingly, cracked, or sore, or if your feet are numb, cold, or prone to infection, your diabetes could be to blame. Here’s how to keep your feet healthy. Diabetes Foot Care Is In Your Hands If your toes are tingly, cracked or sore, if[…]
Diabetes — both type 1 and type 2 — increases your risk of eye complications over time, and some of those problems could lead to blindness. Managing your diabetes means being aware of the other health issues you might face because of it. Diabetes — both type 1 and type 2 — increases your risk of eye complications[…]
It may not burn many calories, but this meditative form of walking has other benefits for this blogger. If you’re not a bit anxious these days, you probably aren’t paying attention. Tuning out cable news and social media might be an option, but as a news junkie, I find that route impossible. […]