Today we continue our deep dive into common misconceptions about type 2 diabetes. This blog post is the second of a two-part series designed to clear up conflicting myths and empower you to make healthy eating and lifestyle changes. Recap of Part 1 In my previous blog...
With so many myths passing from one person to the next, it can be hard to differentiate what is true and what is false when it comes to diabetes. In this blog, I’ll discuss 5 common misconceptions about type 2 diabetes. I wrote this for you as a two-part series. In...
This blog was originally published on August 5, 2019, and it is updated and republished on August 12, 2020. Sugar is a delicious and convenient item we sometimes choose when we need a mood or energy lift—especially in the afternoons. And, at the moment, right after we...
If you're experiencing diabetes, you know how important it is to control your blood sugar or blood glucose levels. When your blood sugar levels are too high, you may or may feel any symptoms. Nevertheless, not addressing the problem potentially causes serious medical...
The word inflammation comes from the Latin word “inflammo,” meaning I set alight, I ignite. When tissues are inflamed they may swell and even look reddened. When it's short term, such inflammation is a natural immune system process designed to heal and protect the...
Prediabetes means that a person has an elevated blood sugar level that is not high enough to be deemed diabetes. Over the past 30 years, prediabetes has increased dramatically, and often it's accompanied by no symptoms. About 1 in 3 Americans has prediabetes and most...
On November 13, 2019, for Diabetes Awareness Month, and I had the honor of being featured on Let’s Be Well, a site co-created by AARP, the American Heart Association, and the American Diabetes Association. For the blog post, I discussed eight misconceptions about...
Worldwide, type 2 diabetes and heart disease are on the rise so it’s important to understand the cause. In this blog post, we will discuss how inflammation causes type 2 diabetes and heart disease. These diseases are considered lifestyle diseases because they are...
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 attempt to control your blood...
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 fuel for the human body....
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