Diabetes: 10 Ways to Kick the Sugar Habit
Sugar cravings won’t magically go away after a diabetes diagnosis. However, simple everyday tweaks can help you painlessly reduce the amount of sugar in your diet.
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Cleveland Clinic now covers bariatric surgery even with a BMI of 30
Last fall, the Cleveland Clinic named “bariatric surgery for diabetes” its top medical innovation of 2013. The Clinic used to pay for the surgery for employees who had uncontrolled diabetes and a Body Mass Index of 35 and higher, which is considered obese.
Research: Smaller Snack Portions Just as Satisfying
Eating a smaller portion of chocolate and other snack foods will satisfy you just as much as a larger portion, according to a new study.
Exercising on Empty Stomach Burns 20% More Fat
A new study has found that exercising on an empty stomach in the morning can help burn up to 20% more body fat than exercising after breakfast.
New Study Exposes Weight Loss Myths
Researchers sought the supporting scientific evidence for a variety of widely believed truths about obesity. They found that false and scientifically unsupported beliefs about the topic are pervasive in both the scientific literature and the popular press.
Diabetes Self-Management: Whole Grain Hoax? by Quinn Phillips
After years of campaigns from both the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and corners of the food industry, it has become conventional wisdom that consuming more whole grains is a good thing. There are good reasons for this assertion. Is this accurate?
Diabetes Daily: The Root Cause of Obesity
Dr. Sharma, a renowned physician and top obesity blogger, calls attention to a fact: there is no root cause of obesity. This fact is extraordinarily important!
Eating eggs boosts risk of coronary heart disease in diabetics
A new study in British Medical Journal suggests that people with diabetes eating eggs can increase risk of coronary heart disease, compared with those who do not eat eggs.
Molecule That Gives Beer Its Hoppy Bite Could Also Help Treat Diabetes
New research from the University of Washington suggests that the team’s work may have uncovered one of the factors behind occasional studies that suggest beer can have a healthy impact on people suffering from diabetes and other conditions like obesity.
Diabetes Daily: 5 Low Carb Desserts Worth Eating
How do you indulge your sweet tooth while still staying healthy?
6 Strategies for Living a Long, Healthy Life
The issue of longevity is frought with vague studies and controversies about how much difference any of it makes. Here are six strategies that experts agree can have a major impact not only on how long we’re likely to live, but on how well we will live.
To Supplement or Not to Supplement–Are Fish Oil Capsules Effective?
A September article in the Boston Globe reviewed the case for taking fish oil supplements as a prophylaxis against heart disease and found the evidence lacking.
Research: Can You ‘Train’ Yourself to Have More Willpower?
You can train your body, your mind … and your willpower? That’s according to a new study by researchers at The Miriam Hospital’s Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center.
How Low Carb Should You Go?
Is a low-carbohydrate diet really the best way to go? Maybe for a small percentage of people.
Diabetes Daily: 71 Low Carb Foods for Snacking
Want a snack that’s easy on your blood sugars? Our 7 Low Carb Snack Ideas was so popular that we are following up with 71 low carb snack ideas!
Sugar, tea, coffee affect risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus
A new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that consumption of sugar and artificial sweeteners in beverages increases risk of TII.
DiabetesDaily: Hard Workout…or a Bad Day with Diabetes?
Here are a few questions to ask yourself as you settle back into your workout regimen or training.
Diabetes and UTIs: Recognize and Prevent!
UTIs are the second most common type of bacterial infection in the U.S. Men can get urinary tract infections (UTIs) too-remember the film, The Green Mile– and diabetes makes it more likely that they will do so.
7 Foods That Spike Blood Sugar
Making healthy mealtime choices means eating the right foods to manage your diabetes. It also means avoiding certain foods for better blood sugar control.
10 Worst Processed Foods for People With Diabetes
Laden with sugar, preservatives, salt, and fat, these processed foods aren’t good for anyone, especially people with diabetes. Strike them from your shopping list and do your health a favor.