The evidence is in. Blood pressure control in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes is just as important as blood glucose control. High blood glucose (diabetes) and high blood pressure often go hand in hand. Sixty to sixty five percent of people who have diabetes also have high blood pressure. Maintaining blood pressure, at a level or below 130/80, can help prevent or slow down the progression of several common long-term diabetes problems, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and loss of vision. [...]
You probably know that smoking isn’t good for you. You also probably know that drinking too much coffee isn’t good for you. Caffeine, along with smoke, can do some serious damage to your arteries. [...]
What could be better than a hearty, creamy vegetable soup for dinner? Treat your family to this healthy and tasty soup tonight! Creamy Vegetable Soup Author: Staci Gulbin, MS, MEd, RD, LDN Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp onion, sliced 2 Tbsp flour 1 cup milk ~1/4 lb carrot, [...]
Low-Calorie Diets May Be Unhealthy If you’re trying to lose weight, you may have thought about lowering your calorie intake and increasing your physical activity level. However, a recent study presented at the European Congress on Obesity has shown that eating too few calories can cause you to [...]
Depression may increase risk of early death for people with diabetes Recent research shows that depression might have a serious negative impact on older people with diabetes. A 7-year study from the University of California looked at more than 3,000 people over the age of 65 who had diabetes. It [...]
If you think your blood pressure is OK because you’ve never heard the words, “You have high blood pressure,” think again. Pre-hypertension is a category for blood pressure that is higher than normal, but not high enough to be called high blood pressure. Blood pressure that is even a little bit higher than normal can put you at risk for heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. This is important to know because high blood pressure is very common among people with diabetes—2 out of 3 adults with diabetes also have high blood pressure. [...]
It may come as no surprise to you to learn that overweight, obesity, and diabetes are some of the most common medical problems found in adults today. Part of what is so alarming about these diseases is that they put you at risk for a variety of other health problems, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart attacks. [...]
Could You Prevent Diabetes With Just 2 Minutes Of Exercise? You have probably been told that moderate physical activity, 5 days a week, is very important in helping you lose weight and maintain your blood glucose level. If you have a hard time reaching this goal, a new study published in the [...]
Your “body clock” – Key to Losing Weight and Avoiding Diabetes? Scientists have known for a long time that when we eat, sleep and exercise can be just as important as the quality of those activities. Now, a study from Texas A&M University has found that it is especially important to [...]
Coffee may lower your risk for diabetes complications If you have diabetes or prediabetes, you may know that you are at a high risk for eye problems. You are most likely to have trouble with your vision if you have a high blood glucose level, and a high A1C can even lead to blindness over time. But [...]
As a cookbook author with more than 20 years of cooking experience, Holly Clegg knows just what we need to make our vegetable dishes more interesting. It’s well known how healthy broccoli can be, as it’s packed with vitamins and fiber, but occasionally you might want a change from just [...]
Fiber may keep heart attack survivors healthy Fiber is a nutrient found in fruit, vegetables, grains and legumes (beans). It has been thought to lower cholesterol, keep arteries healthy, and improve digestion. A recent long-term study carried out by the Harvard School of Public Health and the [...]
Do you love shopping, sampling items, and learning about newly released products? If so, a day at Costco may be just what you need! Even better, you may be able to improve your blood glucose control just by walking the aisles at your local Costco warehouse. [...]
Morning sunlight may be good for weight loss The Northwestern University School of Medicine has published research that shows a strong connection between weight loss and early morning sunlight. A study of 54 adults measured BMI for a week and used a special machine to find out the amount of [...]
How often are you out with friends who order and eat whatever they like? Appetizers, a few slices of bread, a glass of wine and dessert – so tasty, and all gone. Meanwhile, you’re being good and watching every bite but thinking to yourself, “It’s not fair. Why can everyone else eat whatever they want but I can’t?” [...]
