There's always so much information being produced about Type II diabetes, but what about Type I sufferers? Sadly, because it's the body that kills off the insulin producing cells, it's not a simple case of diet and exercise that will “fix” your condition. But we have some diet tips that will make it easier for you to function normally so keep reading…
Did you know that out of everyone who... ››› more
If you're pre-diabetic, or have type 2 diabetes, you know how your blood sugar skyrockets just after you eat. And this has a detrimental effect on all aspects of your health.
You see, the sugar that's roaming around in your blood causes all sorts of problems. It has a necrotic effect, which means it basically kills off your healthy cells.
But there is a way to help your body absorb less suga... ››› more
We often consume fats that are unhealthy, like hydrogenated fats, and are deficient in valuable fats, like those we get from meat. The fat that's in meat and dairy that's essential to your health...
Conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, is a collection of unique "18 pin" fatty acids found primarily in the meat and milk of grazing animals, like beef and dairy.
There is 300-400% more CLA i... ››› more
At first glance, diabetes appears to be such a simple disease - too much sugar in the blood. But that simple error develops into an avalanche of problems in the body that create havoc with the health of diabetics... especially if they have poor regulation of their blood glucose. What it really means to have diabetes...
Nobody wants to hear that the illness they've been diagnosed with can be... ››› more
Based upon many human and animal studies, it could be that diabetes is more related to a deficiency of dietary fibre than any other nutrition substance.
Fibre is indigestible plant food matter. Because fibre cannot be digested in the human gut, it stays in the intestines to slow down the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream, while it simultaneously absorbs excess fat and cholesterol to ca... ››› more
People with diabetes may have much lower chromium and biotin levels in their bodies than others.
And replenishing these nutrients may help you manage both your diabetes and heart health better. Chromium and biotin are well-known nutrients for diabetes...
11 Clinical studies have shown that chromium picolinate helps diabetics control blood sugar levels.
In one large placebo-controlled ... ››› more
When you have diabetes, your diet is a vital part of your treatment plan.
But, with so many myths out there regarding the correct diabetes diet, how do you separate fact from fiction?
Read on to discover the truth about diabetes diets as we dispel the myths. Revealed: Three diabetes diet myths...
Myth 1: You can adjust your diabetes drugs to cover whatever you eat
If you use insuli... ››› more
Certain medications, including aspirin, warfarin, and others can lower blood sugar. Alcohol. Exercise. Stress. An injury on the sports field. Or even a bad cold. These could all cause an unexpected dip in blood sugar.
Keep reading to find out how to quickly lift your blood sugar if this happens...
Typical signs and symptoms of low blood sugar levels...
Low blood sugar levels are usua... ››› more
If your blood sugar is yo-yoing all over the place, and your doctor keeps warning you about your cholesterol, you'll be relieved to discover an ancient herb, which is easily accessible today, that could put an end to your constant worrying. This natural herb was shown to work better than metformin
The herb I'm talking about is berberine, and it piqued scientists' interests over a decade... ››› more
Every time you eat, your blood sugar increases. Then, your body produces insulin to get your blood sugar levels back to normal again. The insulin converts the sugar in your blood into a format your cells can turn into energy.
That's when everything runs smoothly...
The problem is over time, if you consume refined carbohydrates, and your stress levels are high, your body produces more insul... ››› more