You may think that managing diabetes is basic: don’t eat sugar, exercise, take your medication… sound familiar? The road to health can be tricky, however. Diabetics may think they are doing their blood sugar a favor, but some “healthy habits” actually raise blood sugar instead of lowering it. "Sugar-free" foods One section of the health food aisle of the local supermarket … [Read more...] about These “Good Habits” Are Spiking Your Blood Sugar
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Is A Bad Night’s Sleep Raising Your Blood Sugar?
You know the feeling… you wake up groggy, still drowsy, and have to force yourself out of bed to start the day. Well, not only does a bad night’s sleep affect your mood, it can also affect blood sugar. Individuals with type II diabetes are more likely to suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA.) This condition occurs when the airways become blocked during sleep breathing … [Read more...] about Is A Bad Night’s Sleep Raising Your Blood Sugar?
New Strategies For Diabetics To Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It is a progressive brain disease that destroys an individual’s memory, the ability to learn and make decisions, even basic communication and the performance of daily activities. As the disease gradually progresses, the individual may experience changes in behavior and personality, increased anxiety or agitation, even … [Read more...] about New Strategies For Diabetics To Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
Don’t Forget Your Fiber!
Fiber serves many purposes for the body. It helps to regulate blood sugar, it prevents the absorption of cholesterol, and promotes gut health and regularity. All of these benefits are especially helpful for diabetics as it is crucial to control blood sugar, as well as, heart health. Without fiber, our digestive tract suffers, we develop high cholesterol that may lead to heart … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget Your Fiber!
Research Proves Healthy Fats Cut Heart Disease Risk
For decades, fat was made out to be the enemy of health. However, science is now changing the way we view fat as a part of a healthy diet. Like protein, fat is an essential nutrient. The body needs fat in order to function properly. For example, fat is necessary for the absorption of several vitamins like A, K, and E. Fat is critical for energy production, as well as, keeping … [Read more...] about Research Proves Healthy Fats Cut Heart Disease Risk