Category Archives: Diabetes

Do you want to increase your intake of beneficial vegetables for type 2 diabetes but don’t know where to start? While we all have a tendency to go for the greens, it might be time to broaden our horizons and learn more about purple vegetables and tubers. Not only are they beautiful in color, but ...click here to read more

You don’t have to look much further than the Standard American Diet – or the Western diet – to learn the cause of the obesity epidemic and other diseases. But why is American food so unhealthy? It’s not just the Americans overeating, which they do, but also that what they eat is bad for them. ...click here to read more

Older adults’ physical and mental health can be closely linked to how well their bodies regulate blood sugar. This is why it’s essential to maintain healthy glucose levels in the blood, especially as people age and face increased diabetes or other medical problems that could worsen without proper diet and lifestyle habits. Fortunately, a new ...click here to read more

In recent years, Nordic walking has become increasingly popular among older adults as an easy way to stay active—but research suggests playing golf may provide even greater benefits. As age begins to advance, many people think more and more about their physical health. But with a plethora of different exercise regimes to choose from, it ...click here to read more

For those with blood sugar issues who exercise regularly, keeping cool may seem like a daunting task. However, having good control over your blood sugar levels can significantly affect how well you perform during workouts and other physical activities. Today, we’ll be discussing the new research that has found the potential dangers of not being ...click here to read more

If you are someone with type 2 diabetes and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) who uses coffee to power through your days, you will want to keep reading. New research suggests that curling up with a cup of joe may be more than just an energy boost — studies have shown that drinking coffee can ...click here to read more

Recent research has shed light on an amazing long-term health benefit of taking more steps per day—women who walk more are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. For many years, doctors have emphasized the importance of regular physical activity and exercise for its immediate benefits and long-term impact on overall health and longevity. As ...click here to read more

Recent studies have shown that intermittent fasting can be a powerful tool in managing and even reversing type 2 diabetes. This news is exciting for those living with the condition, as it offers hope of a more effective treatment option than what has been available in the past. Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular in ...click here to read more

Older adults aged 40-70 years are at risk for undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, finds a new study. The research, published in the journal Diabetologia, looked at data and found that screening all people in the age group would find undiagnosed cases of type 2 diabetes more than two years earlier and help people begin treatment ...click here to read more

Whether trying to manage diabetes or prevent it altogether, you will have to learn how to control blood sugar. One of the main ways to do this is with diet. In fact, diet is likely the number one factor for preventing or controlling type-2 diabetes. People looking to manage blood sugar must pay particular attention ...click here to read more

If you’re trying to prevent diabetes, you may want to start by cutting back on carbohydrates. A new study suggests that reducing carbs can help improve blood sugar levels and reduce the disease’s risk. Researchers say that exchanging refined carbs for healthier options, like whole grains, can make a big difference. So, if you’re looking ...click here to read more

If you practice yoga, meditation, or other mindfulness practices, you may be helping your body manage blood sugar. If you don’t, it might be worth starting! New research has found these mindfulness activities may help people with type-2 diabetes lower their blood sugar. The effects may be substantial, too: the work showed that it worked ...click here to read more

Loneliness has been linked to several conditions, but new research suggests that diabetes could be added to the list. A new study published in Diabetologia has found that feelings of loneliness are associated with a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. For the study, researchers used data from the HUNT study, a database ...click here to read more

What if people with type 2 diabetes could manage their blood sugar levels just by practicing a few simple mind-body techniques? It might sound too good to be true, but according to a recent study, this is exactly what can happen. In the study, adults with type 2 diabetes who practiced mind-body techniques such as ...click here to read more