Foods with lots of fiber are perfect for people with diabetes. Fiber is found in plants and is the part of the plants that our bodies cannot digest. Here are four reasons diabetics should focus on getting at least 25 to 50 grams of dietary fiber every day: Fiber controls blood glucose. Scientific studies have repeatedly shown that people with a high fiber diet have more … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Diabetics Need Lots of Fiber
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FDA Issues Kidney Warning for Four Diabetes Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States has issued a warning that four common diabetes drugs may cause potentially life-threatening harm. Canaglflozin, sold by Janssen Pharmaceuticals as Invokana and Invokamet and dapagliflozin, sold by AstraZeneca as Farxiga and Xigudo XR are thought by the FDA to be more damaging to the kidneys than previously … [Read more...] about FDA Issues Kidney Warning for Four Diabetes Drugs
Testing On Diabetics: Eating Fat Won’t Make You Fat
It may make no logical sense but the latest research shows that eating a high-fat diet may not actually make you fatter. It looks like there are even certain types of fat that can make you thinner. The answer for how to eat a high fat diet and still lose weight? The Mediterranean diet. The study included both women and men. They ate a Mediterranean diet that is high in fat … [Read more...] about Testing On Diabetics: Eating Fat Won’t Make You Fat
The Good “Bugs” That Lower Blood Sugar Naturally
Why Probiotics Are a Must for Type 2 Diabetics... … [Read more...] about The Good “Bugs” That Lower Blood Sugar Naturally
Health Hazards
We are so focused on organic foods, what about the things we cook or store our food in? What about the products we use in our home? The truth is, there are many products (not only food) that affect our health and our environment. As you look through this list, think about your life style. Even if you began implementing just three things, your body and ultimately your health … [Read more...] about Health Hazards