By Janis Roszler, MSFT, RD, CDE, LD/N Q I’d like to give a holiday gift to my friend with diabetes. Any ideas? A Here are a few items that make great gifts: Diabetes-friendly cook books. A diabetes identification bracelet. An exercise video or gift certificate to a yoga class. [...]
Fiber is one of those nutrients that we know we should be eating, but, for some reason, we tend to fall short on. Fiber isn’t all that exciting, and it’s the butt of many jokes (no pun intended). All joking aside, fiber is an important nutrient that we all need, and not just because it helps to regulate digestion and prevent constipation. [...]
Few people can resist chocolate. Eating chocolate can seem like a guilty pleasure, especially for people with diabetes. What’s surprising, though, is that chocolate can actually be good for you! [...]
Recently, some health writers have claimed that a new study from Keio University and the George Washington School of Medicine showed that skipping animal products (like meat, milk and eggs) controlled diabetes better than medicine. A few even wrote that these plans can cure diabetes! Is this true? Is type 2 diabetes reversible? What can we learn from this study? [...]
Whether or not you have diabetes, physical activity is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise can improve your mood and sleep quality, give you energy, and lower your risk for serious conditions. But many people aren’t sure exactly how much physical activity to get every day, or how hard the workouts should be. The good news is that more and more studies are showing the benefits of simple daily walks. Read on to find out more about the latest research into exercise for people who have type 2 diabetes. [...]
For the last several months, I've begun to change my views on food. I see it as medicine, and my body reflects this. I'm eating healthier than ever, and all my vitals are better than ever. [...]
Does it ever seem like you can’t open a magazine or turn on the TV without reading or seeing something about how important it is to eat a healthy diet? While you might be getting tired of all the nutrition messages out there, there is a reason that so many healthcare professionals are making such a fuss about what you eat: many studies show that eating a healthy diet can help lower your risk of getting many diseases, like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity. [...]
When you try to lose weight, one of the first things you may cut from your meal plan is high-fat meats, cheeses, and dairy products. However, before you switch your whole milk for skim, read about this recent report that drinking high-fat whole milk may help you lose weight in the long run. [...]
You probably know that maintaining a healthy weight, eating balanced meals, and staying active can lower your risk of getting diabetes or help you control the disease if you already have it. You may also know that being overweight or obese can increase your risk of getting diabetes and other chronic conditions such as heart disease or stroke. A recent study has shown that even slowly putting on weight over time can increase your risk of getting diabetes. [...]
You may know that type 2 diabetes is on the rise around the world. If you have a family history of diabetes or are overweight, you might be wondering if there is a way to prevent or delay the onset of the disease. Luckily, there are a few lifestyle changes that have been proven to lower your risk. Read on to find out more about type 2 diabetes and how to prevent it. [...]
Diabetes is a serious disease that is becoming more common in the United States. You probably know that diabetes can lead to a lot of other health problems, including kidney problems, loss of vision, heart attack, and stroke. Did you know that the risk of dying from heart disease is two times greater in people with diabetes compared to people without diabetes? [...]
One of the best things you can do to get happy and healthy is to get active! Making exercise part of your daily routine is an easy way to lower your risk for many diseases, and help yourself feel better. When you’re just starting out, following a few simple rules will help you avoid injury and enjoy your new activities even more. [...]
You may have heard that type 2 diabetes is becoming much more common these days. In fact, there are now more than 29 million adults who have the disease! Plus, there are about 86 million people who have prediabetes, and about one-third of them will go on to get diabetes. [...]
