Control your blood sugar to decrease your risk of stroke and heart disease.
Diabetes isn’t just a random occurrence. And you don’t catch it from strangers like other diseases. There are usually risk factors that lead to a diabetes diagnosis. You need to watch out for them. Family History Risk factors differ between the two major types of diabetes. Type 1 has an autoimmune etiology and is…
Every day more people are diagnosed with diabetes and prediabetes. Are you one of them? If so, you can still live a normal, active life. But you need to make some changes to protect yourself. Eat right, exercise and monitor your blood glucose levels. Get your blood sugar levels under control because diabetes can contribute…
You’re eating better, exercising regularly, and sleeping. What else can you do? Here are a few herbs that can help you manage your blood glucose levels… Basil essential oils lower blood glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant. It improves insulin sensitivity and slows stomach emptying time Cloves contain the antioxidants anthocyanin…
Diet One of the most important ways to combat diabetes and pre diabetes is to change your diet. Cut out, or at least cut down on, refined starches and sugars. Those are the white carbs, like flour, rice and sugar. Eat fewer carbs and your body won’t call for as much insulin. Make each meal…
Have you seen that commercial for Jardiance where the Jardiance spokesperson tells people on the street that those with Type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to die from a cardiovascular event like a heart attack, or stroke? It’s true. And just like in the commercial, it turns out that many don’t realize just how serious diabetes…
Have you been told you have Type 2 Diabetes? The diagnosis has become quite common, affecting over 20 million people. Sometimes the thought that so many have a condition makes it seem less serious. After all, so many of those with Diabetes Type 2 are walking around, working, and living their normal lives. It…