Hypertension, or high blood pressure, may increase your risk of heart disease as well as trips to the hospital, especially if you are African-American. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that African-American women between the ages of 18 and 44 years had over 5 times more trips to the [...]
If you have high cholesterol levels, your risk of heart disease can increase greatly. Therefore, along with creating a heart-healthy lifestyle, you may need medicine such as statins to help lower your cholesterol. For some, high-dose statins, which can be used alone to lower cholesterol levels, [...]
It has been thought that some people may be more prone to getting diabetes than others due to their family history. A recent study which looked at the DNA, or genetic code, of nearly 200,000 people with and without diabetes found that this thought may be true. It was found that there are seven [...]
Each year in the United States, nearly 55,000 more women suffer from stroke than men. Because of this startling statistic, the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association realized that new guidelines for gender-based stroke risk score must be made. Since women have several [...]
Phytonutrients (literally “plant nutrients”) are good-for-you compounds found in fruits and vegetables. They are also called phytochemicals. There are several categories and thousands of types of phytonutrients. Although only a small percentage of phytonutrients have been studied, many of them have been found to contain anti-cancer activity and other health benefits. A number of them can even help to reduce your risk of developing complications that are common in people with diabetes. [...]
This flavorful chicken recipe is ideal for a gluten-free, grain-free or low-carb diet. It is also low in fat. For a dairy-free version, substitute your favorite non-dairy yogurt and use olive oil instead of butter. Baked Chicken Breasts Author: Cdiabetes Staff Recipe type: Main Ingredients 3 [...]
When you are eager to lose weight and your healthy lifestyle is not bringing you results fast enough, you may try weight loss drugs to help you along. Two fairly new weight loss medicines, with brand names Belviq and Qysmia, are being brought to question in a recent report that states they may [...]
Common food allergies such as peanuts, milk, and wheat can make you feel itchy, nauseous, or even gasping for breath. Being sensitive to food on the other hand can cause stomach cramps, bloating, and discomfort. Those who are sensitive or allergic to certain foods may report feeling lighter in [...]
Hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose episodes can be scary events that cause dizziness, sweating, shaking, and nausea. Care must be taken right away with glucose tablets or other easily digested sugars such as orange juice to bring blood glucose levels back to normal levels. A recent study has [...]
If you have diabetes, you know all about the A1C test that tells you your average blood glucose levels over the past two to three months. An A1C level of 6.5-percent is a factor that helps diagnose diabetes. A recent study has found though that the A1C test may also be helpful in preventing [...]
Overcome your fears of fitness Getting fit and staying active can seem like a challenge. You may have a busy schedule that barely gives you enough time to get through your daily tasks, let alone exercise. There’s no need to fear your fitness routine, though, since there are many simple ways [...]
It is known that those with diabetes are more at risk for heart disease, vision problems, and nerve damage. However, it has recently been found that those with diabetes are more at risk for being put in the hospital for the flu. A study group of men and women from Canada found that those with [...]
High blood pressure can be caused by eating too much salt as well as salty, processed foods that contain large amounts of the mineral sodium. Sodium in our bodies can attract water into the blood vessels, in turn leading to pressure in such vessels. Sodium can be excreted from the body when we [...]
Confused about cholesterol? Unsure which fats are good and which are bad? Wondering if you can eat eggs? Well, wonder no more. We’ll set the record straight on some of the “facts” and “fictions” about cholesterol and eating for a healthy heart. [...]
All I have to do is sit in my doctor’s office and I know my blood pressure will be high,” a friend of mine says. “I’m a nervous wreck waiting for more bad news!” And it’s true—blood pressure can go up just because you are in your health care provider’s office. This condition is so common, it has a name—“white coat” high blood pressure. This is named after the white coats that some health care providers wear. [...]
