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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and I am super excited to announce that I am featured on Let’s Be Well, a blog co-created by AARP, the American Heart Association, and the American Diabetes Association. In the blog post, I am [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]