Food is the fuel that keeps your body running. Food is also a social thing; it should be fun, delicious and joyful! Finding the balance between eating what you need and eating what you want is essential for keeping blood sugar under control. Start by taking a closer look at the opinions and feelings you attach to certain foods. For example, do you think of a doughnut as an … [Read more...] about A Healthy Relationship With Food Is Essential To Diabetes Management
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New Research Reveals Link Between Gut Bacteria And Obesity
Science is now investigating whether gut health could also be a proponent of obesity. When gut bacteria break down food, chemicals are released into the body. Certain chemicals may prompt the production of fat cells, according to new research. In theory, if the gut was functioning well, with plenty of good bacteria present to digest food as completely and quickly as possible, … [Read more...] about New Research Reveals Link Between Gut Bacteria And Obesity
Shocking Report – 40% Increase In Diabetes Diagnoses Worldwide!
According to a new report, global diabetes increased by 40% between 2014 and 2016. There was a 69% increase in North and South America in 2016 alone! There are now over 420 million people worldwide who have diabetes. According to the World Health Organization’s 2016 Global Report on Diabetes, the annual cost of treating the disease is $827 billion. This disease is truly … [Read more...] about Shocking Report – 40% Increase In Diabetes Diagnoses Worldwide!
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
Is Broccoli The New Secret Weapon For Fighting Diabetes?
Broccoli… everyone’s favorite vegetable, right? Who knew that when your parents forced you to eat it, they were doing you a favor! This cruciferous veggie has many healthy properties, one of which has been found to lower blood sugar directly. In recent lab research, the chemical sulforaphane has been shown to lower glucose levels. It does this by suppressing the enzymes in the … [Read more...] about Is Broccoli The New Secret Weapon For Fighting Diabetes?