Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which your blood sugar (glucose) levels are too high and can lead to dangerous complications. Our diabetes articles cover type 1, type 2 and other types of diabetes, along with the respective symptoms, risk factors, causes, diagnosis, plus conventional and natural treatments (including a diabetic diet plan).

GLP-1 Drugs: What You Need to Know + How to Increase Levels Naturally

GLP-1 is rapidly becoming a buzzword in the health and wellness world, especially due to its role in weight loss and blood sugar control. Whether you're managing diabetes, looking to shed a few pounds or ...

How to Maintain Normal Blood Sugar

If you are one of the millions of people who has prediabetes, diabetes, metabolic syndrome or any other form of “insulin resistance,” maintaining normal blood sugar levels can be challenging. Over the past several decades, ...

Insulin Resistance Diet: 8 Steps to Help Prevent Diabetes

Understanding the cellular mechanisms of insulin resistance helps us choose more effective therapeutic interventions for the treatment and prevention of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance is present in individuals who are obese and those ...

Normal Cholesterol Levels: 7 Ways to Achieve

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, with roughly one in three Americans dying of heart disease or stroke. According to the CDC, elevated blood cholesterol is ...

Diabetes Symptoms to Be Aware Of (and 6 Natural Ways to Control)

In the U.S., diabetes — or diabetes mellitus (DM) — is full-blown epidemic, and that’s not hyperbole. According to the CDC, an estimated 29 million Americans have some form of diabetes, nearly 9 percent of ...

Study Shows Benefits of Mindfulness for Diabetes

Numerous studies have linked mindfulness meditation practices, such as yoga and seated meditation, to health perks including improved sleep, help coping with stress, and even enhanced heart and brain health. Now, new research suggests there ...

Study: A Nutritious Diet May Reduce Diabetes Risk Regardless of Genetics

According to researchers who study metabolic disorders, both genetics and lifestyle factors — especially one's diet and exercise habits — can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes. We've known for decades that to prevent and reverse ...

New Study Explores Meal Timing for Diabetes

People with diabetes know how important dietary choices are for controlling symptoms and reducing the risk of serious disease. While watching carbohydrate and sugar intake is a common recommendation, a new study suggests that taking ...

Walkable Neighborhoods Can Lower Risk for Diabetes, Obesity

We already know there are many health benefits of being outdoors and that walking as little as 10 minutes a day can help extend life span. It turns out, simply living in walkable neighborhoods can ...

Connection Between Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is considered to be one of the most deadly of all cancers. (Only one in 10 diagnosed with this condition survives for five+ years.) Not only is it very difficult to treat, but ...