Category Archives: Diabetes

Strong and healthy muscles matter. There is really no other way to say it. Your muscles allow you to move freely, send blood throughout your body, lift things, and promote independence. Without strong muscles, you’re at risk for diminished independence and a host of health troubles. Muscles even play a role in ways you might ...click here to read more

Sugar is pretty serious stuff. What used to be an ingredient reserved for the occasional sweet treat is now added—in major amounts—to a number of packaged foods. The impact has been devastating. Excess intake of added sugar has been identified as one of the main causes of a number of modern illnesses. Weight gain, obesity, ...click here to read more

For years, public health officials in the United States and around the world have been concerned about the rapid increase of type 1 diabetes. With the rise in the disease, scientists and researchers are at a loss when trying to identify a direct cause. One thing that many have questioned, however, is if changes in the ...click here to read more

Being selective about what you eat takes on more importance when you’re diabetic. The difference between a right and wrong choice can have major consequences. But what does a healthy eating plan for a diabetic even look like? You might be surprised to learn that it doesn’t look very different from general dietary guidelines. Fruits, ...click here to read more

We’re going there: New Year’s resolutions. You might not make a formal declaration, but I’m sure that somewhere in the back of your mind, there’s something you’re hoping to accomplish in 2020. For many people, it’s getting healthier. More specifically, it’s losing weight. The problem with this resolution is twofold. The first is that most ...click here to read more

The risk of diabetes may be avoided with daily physical activity, according to a study published in Endocrine Connections. Researchers suggest that even a lower intensity of physical activity could help prevent metabolic diseases such as diabetes. Not getting enough physical activity could lead to metabolic complications such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. It ...click here to read more

For many, the holidays are centered on food. Turkey, stuffing, cranberry, Yule log, eggnog, and various spirits not only help liven up the season, but they practically hold it up. If you’re struggling with weight, high blood sugar, or high blood pressure, the season can be especially difficult. It’s tough when you have your health ...click here to read more

Lower body mass index (BMI) has been shown to reduce the risk of type II diabetes, according to a new study. Weight loss interventions that lower BMI have been consistently associated with a reduced type II diabetes risk among people with weight problems, varied family history, and genetic risk factors. The study published in PLOS ...click here to read more

If you have diabetes, you know that you should be trying to lower your blood pressure. But how low do you need to go? A brand-new study has identified a new target blood pressure that can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and overall mortality in diabetics. Roughly 420 million people around the world ...click here to read more

According to a new study, those who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may be at a higher risk for developing high blood sugar levels, insulin resistance, and eventually type 2 diabetes. Statin drugs, a type prescribed to patients with high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are being increasingly prescribed to patients, but these new findings ...click here to read more

Diabetes increases the risk of stroke in women with gout. Gout is a type of arthritis that affects the tiny joints in the foot and ankle, but primarily in the big toe. It is caused by the crystallization of uric acid, which forms from high levels of purines that can be found in many foods ...click here to read more

In type 2 diabetics, there is a risk of blood sugar spiking. This can be detrimental because it can cause unwanted symptoms such as blurred vision and dizziness. One good way to control blood sugar levels is through exercise, and the best type of exercise to reduce spikes in blood sugar levels is aerobic exercise. ...click here to read more

People with diabetes are more likely to report neck and lower back pain, but it is unclear whether diabetes is the cause. Diabetes was associated with a 35 percent increased risk of reporting back pain in a study of 131,431 people. Neck pain was 24 percent higher risk among a group of 6,560 people. In ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels need to be regularly monitored. These spikes and dips in blood pressure can lead to health complications. Common symptoms of type 2 diabetes include weight fluctuations, frequent urination, blurred vision, fatigue, an increase in hunger, and an increase in thirst, to name a few. But ...click here to read more