Excess sugar doesn’t just affect blood sugar. It triggers elevations in blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart rate - increasing your risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and a host of other diabetes-related complications. New research is now connecting the consumption of sugar with accelerated cancer growth. Sugar seems to exacerbate the “Warburg Effect”, the process … [Read more...] about Science Defines Relationship Between Sugar & Cancer
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Resist The Break Room & Eat Healthier At Work – Here’s How
Struggling to avoid the carb and sugar-filled oasis that is the breakroom at work? Whether those tasty contributions are brought from home by well-meaning coworkers, or store-bought treats dropped off by hopeful sales representatives, there seem to be tempting treats on the table every day! Making the right snack choices can be difficult, but for diabetics it is absolutely … [Read more...] about Resist The Break Room & Eat Healthier At Work – Here’s How
Fiber Helps The Body Fight Diabetes – Here’s How!
Can the human gut heal diabetes? According to research, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” Our digestive systems have been getting more and more credit lately for the management of our overall health. The gut has been referred to as the body’s “second brain” due to the number of body functions it contributes to. Take your immune system for example – yep, controlled by your … [Read more...] about Fiber Helps The Body Fight Diabetes – Here’s How!
Is Your Dental Health Compromising Your Blood Sugar?
As if diabetics don’t already have enough to consider when managing blood sugar, let’s add one more thing that perhaps you’ve never considered… dental health! That’s right, research confirms dental hygiene plays a major role in diabetes management. A recent study from the Dental Hospital of the University of Barcelona found that Type II diabetics who maintained good oral … [Read more...] about Is Your Dental Health Compromising Your Blood Sugar?
What Happens When Your “Low-Carb” Diet… Isn’t?
So, you think you’re eating a low-carb/low-sugar diet? You may be surprised to learn that you are likely consuming far more carbohydrates and sugars than you think you are. Now, not all sugars are created equal. For example, natural sugars, like those found in fruits are easier for diabetics to digest because most fruits also contain fiber and antioxidants. These additional … [Read more...] about What Happens When Your “Low-Carb” Diet… Isn’t?