This blog post was originally published on July 31, 2016, and it is updated with fresh information and sources and re-published on October 2, 2019. If you are experiencing diabetes, chances are you have tried changing your diet in an [...]
Sugar is a delicious and convenient item we sometimes choose when we need a mood or energy lift—especially in the afternoons. And, in the moment, right after we enjoy a sugary snack or drink, we seem to feel a bit [...]
Insulin resistance is a condition where your muscle and liver cells stop responding to insulin. This leads to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Normally, insulin works like a key and unlocks your cells so they absorb blood glucose (sugar) as [...]
Stress is one of the things that can raise your blood sugar and exacerbate diabetes. How you handle stress will allow you to restore your blood sugar balance. High Stress Hormones Stress hormones such as cortisol, have an instant effect [...]
If you are experiencing diabetes and trying to lose weight, you may feel frustrated and confused about what to eat. Right now, the ketogenic diet (keto diet) is trendy. Although some people initially experience rapid weight loss, the keto diet [...]
Many type 2 diabetics spend way too much time searching for the “right” medication, not realizing that it is possible to lower A1c naturally. Here are the information that can help you make the right decisions for yourself. Medication [...]
If you are suffering from diabetes you need to focus on reversing it as much as possible, not just relying on medications to control it. With healthy lifestyle choices, it is possible to completely reverse type 2 diabetes and eliminate [...]
Reason #1: You Don’t Have a Clear Goal If your goal lacks clarity, you won’t be able to achieve it. One woman came to me for health coaching after her doctor gave her 4 months to get her blood sugar under [...]
Often Individuals are not motivated to get control of diabetes until after a major event. But you don’t have to wait for a crisis. It’s possible to take control of your healthy lifestyle habits and diabetes right now. Why do [...]
Sugar is confusing. Some say sugar is bad while others say it’s okay. In this article Dr. Carla Hightower, M.D. debunks 3 myths about sugar, so you can make the right choices and care for your health. Myth #1: Sugar [...]