Checking your blood sugar is a pain - literally. Throughout the day, diabetics have to prick their fingers to monitor their sugar levels. At healthy, optimal function, the pancreas should release enough insulin to maintain sugar levels at around 100 milligrams per deciliter of blood. In individuals with Type I diabetes, the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. To regulate … [Read more...] about This New Device Could Mean Less Finger Pricks!
Improve Your Blood Sugar With These Everyday Foods
Apples “An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” Apples can lower blood sugar, and reduce the risk of heart disease. Researchers believe these effects are due to the high concentrations of quercetin (an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory enzyme.) In fact, one research study revealed that men who ate more apples and other foods high in quercetin had a 20 percent lower risk of … [Read more...] about Improve Your Blood Sugar With These Everyday Foods
Raise Your Glass to the Health Benefits of Red Wine for Diabetics
In recent years, research has found that drinking red wine has several potential health benefits. Is that the best news you’ve heard so far today? While most enjoy a glass while socializing or to de-stress, red wine could now be a tool to help improve your health! For diabetics, the most obvious benefit is the regulation of blood sugar. This is believed to be due to … [Read more...] about Raise Your Glass to the Health Benefits of Red Wine for Diabetics
How To Save Yourself The Stress And Enjoy The Holidays
Everyone loves the crisp air, joyous music, and family times for the holidays. What no one loves is the stress! We all know it’s coming. Aunt Bethany is flying in from Denver, you have no idea what you’re making for dinner, and you’ve checked every store and still can’t find a single Hatchimals toy… Sound familiar? Stress can increase insulin resistance and lead to higher … [Read more...] about How To Save Yourself The Stress And Enjoy The Holidays
Enjoy Your Hot Chocolate But Drink It Healthy
Who doesn’t love to sit next to the fire with a mug of hot chocolate on a chilly night? Well, what we would consider a tempting treat, may be better for your health than you think! The health benefits of cocoa include relief from high blood pressure, cholesterol, constipation, chronic fatigue syndrome and various other illnesses. Cocoa can quicken wound healing, and help to … [Read more...] about Enjoy Your Hot Chocolate But Drink It Healthy