Category Archives: Diabetes

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

Nearly one in five young adults in the United States has food insecurity, and a new study suggests that this may increase their risk of developing diabetes. The research, which scientists at the Washington State University conducted, found that food-insecure young adults were twice as likely to develop diabetes as those who had no trouble ...click here to read more

If you are overweight and have diabetes, a vegan diet could be the key to losing weight. A recent study found that people who followed a vegan diet lost more weight than those who didn’t, and they also saw improvements in their blood sugar levels. So, if you’re looking for a way to slim down, ...click here to read more

New research suggests that a child’s cognitive development could be affected if either one parent has type 1 diabetes. The study is the first to show that having a parent with a chronic disease such as type 1 diabetes may be associated with lower school performance. It was previously thought that maternal high blood sugar ...click here to read more

A new study from the Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia has found that exercise may help to lower diabetes damage. They believe that exercise can counter the damage by activating a natural system in the body that grows new blood vessels when existing ones are ravaged by heart disease. Angiogenesis is ...click here to read more

You may not think that meat consumption can play a role in diabetes risk, but a recent study suggests it might. Type-2 diabetes, as you may be aware, is a condition marked by high blood sugar and insufficient insulin supply. It’s not something that a person can be born with. Instead, it’s acquired over time ...click here to read more