Ever since the mid-90s, drug therapies to treat Type 2 diabetes have skyrocketed. Continuing to take the onus away from people to manage their own health, this approach is enabling Americans to make poor health decisions without considering the long-term consequences. The bottom line is that pharmacological treatments are overly utilized, extremely detrimental, and are not … [Read more...] about Why To Avoid Meds If You Are A Diabetic
Archives for February 2014
Why Diet Matters for People with Diabetes
Are you genetically predisposed to have diabetes? What if you are already experiencing, or have a high chance of developing other complications known to be influenced by diabetes? The statistics tell us close to 26 million people (that’s over 8% of the population), are living with diabetes. Many of these people are unaware of what exactly is wrong with their health; but they … [Read more...] about Why Diet Matters for People with Diabetes
Eating Healthy on a Food Stamp Budget
Most food stamp recipients don’t realize that there are multiple avenues to access healthy food at reasonable prices. You may be living on a limited budget, but with a little creativity and research, you can feed your family a healthy diet. You can even prepare meals that are suitable for family members who are diabetic or pre-diabetic. Eating healthfully is an important … [Read more...] about Eating Healthy on a Food Stamp Budget
What Happens If You Don’t Manage Diabetes?
Have you been diagnosed with diabetes and wonder what will happen if you just go about living your life like you always have, not paying attention to what is going on inside your body or, more specifically, your blood stream? Maybe someone you love has received this diagnosis and you’re trying to find ways to help convince him or her to live in a way that helps them have a good … [Read more...] about What Happens If You Don’t Manage Diabetes?
What Do I Do Now?
“The most important thing in the Olympic games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.” ~ Pierre de Coubertin, founder of modern Olympic games So, you were just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, now what? First of all, take a deep breath and know that you’re going to be all right. When they … [Read more...] about What Do I Do Now?