For people with type 2 diabetes mellitus, a nine-month aerobic and resistance training program significantly improves quality of life compared with no exercise, according to research published online.
Would you describe yourself as a “successful ager”? Most of us probably don’t think of getting older in those terms, but it’s not a bad approach. We all want to be able to enjoy health and vitality in our later years.
Should fruit be kept to a minimum or even avoided altogether because of its sugar content? Or do the fiber and other nutrients it contains minimize its effect on blood sugar?
Insulin manufacturer Novo Nordisk has partnered with three food banks around the nation to emphasize the importance of a healthful diet with an interactive quiz.
Here are some of the reasons why chocolates are good for your body.
The newest edition of the US News and World Report issue on diet ratings is out. Let’s face it, most overweight people, including many with diabetes, never go to see a dietitian.
Diabetes can take the fun out of eating, and it can definitely take the flavor out of your food! I believe that life with diabetes does not mean food has to be boring.
Diabetes risk factors may go well beyond obesity, a lack of exercise, and family history. Research is providing new clues that might help prevent the disease.
Walnuts rich with polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and alpha-linolenic acid (the plant-based omega-3 fatty acid) can reduce insulin resistance.
If you’ve never a KIND Bar or their granola, you can find them in most grocery stores, usually in the gluten-free/health foods isle.
The Mediterranean Diet is one of the highest rated diet plans to both prevent and manage diabetes.
Increased salt consumption may be a key culprit behind rising rates of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, researchers reported on Wednesday.
In reality, cooking can be very simple, especially when it concerns vegetables. Here are 5 easy ways to cook vegetables.
New research led at the University of Leicester reveals that individuals at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes would benefit from being told to sit less and move around more often- rather than simply exercising regularly.
People living with diabetes who also have untreated depression are at increased risk of death, according to a new evidence review in General Hospital Psychiatry.
The American Diabetes Association has released their 2013 Standards of Medical Care. Not too much changed this year in the Standards of Care for children and adolescents, with only four revisions to cover.
Eating a healthy diet isn’t just about choosing the right foods; it also means avoiding foods that can spike your blood sugar and increase your risk of diabetes complications.
This is a recap of an article published on February 20, 2013 by the New York Times by Michael Moss that digs deeply into how purposefully and deviously the food industry has designed their products to keep you coming back for more.
We all know that to some extent how long we live is in the hands of fate—or our genes. But there are also a recognized number of attitudes and behaviors that will give us our best chance to achieve as long a life as possible.
Everybody and their mother feels like they ought to be on a “diet,” but with many studies constantly revealing the success rates of most dieters (and the inability to keep the weight off for more than a year), maybe going on a diet isn’t really the answer.