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 … [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!
These “Good Habits” Are Spiking Your Blood Sugar
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 … [Read more...] about These “Good Habits” Are Spiking Your Blood Sugar
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?