Fast food is everywhere… literally! It’s widely available, convenient, and inexpensive. However, these foods are highly processed, and often contain far too many calories, fat, and sodium. These foods also tend to have little to no nutritional value, vitamins, minerals, or fiber. Fast foods often contain large amounts of added sugar and are high in saturated fats and trans … [Read more...] about Fast Food And Diabetes, An Undeniable Connection
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The Glycemic Index & Its Effects On Blood Sugar
The glycemic index (GI) reveals how a food affects your blood sugar. When you consume carbohydrates, the body converts them into glucose (sugar.) The pancreas releases insulin in order to move the sugar from the bloodstream into the cells where it can be used for energy. If there is not a sufficient amount of insulin available, or if the body’s cells are resistant to insulin, … [Read more...] about The Glycemic Index & Its Effects On Blood Sugar
Fact Or Fiction – Banish These 10 Diabetes Myths!
There is a lot of information about diabetes out there. Some of it comes from reputable sources like your healthcare team. Some comes from the internet, or from friends or family members (sometimes even from strangers!) For diabetics, it's crucial to separate the truths from the myths in order to live your best health. Myth 1: Diabetes is contagious Truth: Absolutely not. … [Read more...] about Fact Or Fiction – Banish These 10 Diabetes Myths!
Increase Exercise Motivation With These 5 Tips
It's recommended that Americans get about 20 minutes of exercise every day. It may not sound like a huge undertaking, but nearly half of adults currently fall short of that goal. We all know that exercise is good for the body, and if we are brutally honest with ourselves, we probably have 20 minutes a day to do some form of it. So why don’t we? What holds us back? Is it … [Read more...] about Increase Exercise Motivation With These 5 Tips
Research Finds Connection Between Diabetes & Eating Disorders
Over 29 million people in the U.S. have now been diagnosed with diabetes. 10 million men and 20 million women across the country are struggling with an eating disorder. Research is now revealing a connection between the two. They key is in the shared desired outcomes: weight management and food control. Studies even suggest that eating disorders are more common among women … [Read more...] about Research Finds Connection Between Diabetes & Eating Disorders