Diabetes Category

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 ...

What Is Glucagon? Roles, Side Effects & How It Works With Insulin

We know that maintaining normal blood sugar levels is extremely important and can sometimes be challenging, but do you know how the body works to regulate this important function? A hormone called glucagon plays a ...