Lifestyle & Diet

Eating Lots of Carbs Connected with Cognitive Impairment

People 70 and older who eat food high in carbohydrates have nearly four times the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, and the danger also rises with a diet heavy in sugar, Mayo Clinic researchers have found.

Lack Of Sleep Disrupts Fat Cells’ Ability To Respond To Insulin

A a new study from University of Chicago Medicine researchers shows that a lack of rest can also affect fat cells—making them 30 percent less responsive to insulin.

Boost willpower with spoonful sugar, Literally

According to a new research, just a spoonful of sugar can make your willpower go up.

Regular Physical Activity Can Ease Premature Cardiovascular Aging Caused By TII

According to recent research being presented this week, the cardiovascular system of people with type 2 diabetes shows signs of aging significantly earlier than those without the disease.

Sitting for Protracted Periods Increases Risk of Diabetes

new study led by the University of Leicester, in association with colleagues at Loughborough University, has discovered that sitting for long periods increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease and death.

Weight loss and insulin resistance

Insulin is then needed to move sugar throughout your body. It helps carry sugar into your cells. When you are eating a lot of sugar and carbohydrate foods your insulin level has to go up to meet this demand.

Harvard Science: Dairy fat may help diabetics

Scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and collaborators from other institutions have identified a natural substance in dairy fat that may substantially reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes

BattleDiabetes.com: How To Reverse TII Diabetes With Juice

Incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet is important for diabetics and non-diabetics alike.

Glucose Buddy app review. Price? Free

Glucose Buddy by Azumio Inc. is a Diabetes logbook manager with syncing, blood pressure tracking and weight tracking app.

New Study: Cinnamon May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes

Like the taste of cinnamon? If you do and you have type 2 diabetes, a daily cinnamon supplement may help control your condition.

Eating with Diabetes: 9 Essential Strategies for Great Results

Over the years of interviewing leading diabetes experts, we’ve seen essential strategies for managing eating with diabetes.

dLife: Can Eating Tomatoes Lower the Risk of Stroke?

Eating tomatoes and tomato-based foods is associated with a lower risk of stroke, according to new research published in the October 9, 2012, print issue of Neurology.

Research: How Does Diverse forms of Distress Have Distinct Impact in Diabetes?

In primary care patients with type 2 diabetes, depressive symptoms (DS) are predictive of future lifestyle-oriented self-management behaviors, while diabetes-related distress (DRD) predicts glycemic control.

Avocado: Superfood for Diabetes

Here are some of the nutritional wonders of the average California avocado.

Diabetics.. Carbonated Water: Yes or No?

“Drink more water.” “Drink water instead of soda or juice.” You hear these phrases a lot, especially if you have diabetes.

Yahoo Health: Five Ways to Add Vegetables to Your Diet

Its summer and many great vegetables are in season. During the heat you also feel like eating a little lighter. This is a great time to include more vegetables in your diet.

Diet Soda? Let’s look at the evidence

For instance, a study conducted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that participants who consumed diet soda were more likely to develop metabolic syndrome.

Low-Carb Switch: Almond Milk for Cow’s Milk

If you love milk, and you don’t mind the extra carbohydrates and calories that come with it, than this article isn’t really for you.

Does consuming fiber really lower blood sugar? How much?

How many grams of fiber do you need each day? What’s the difference between soluble fiber and insoluble fiber?

New study shows low-carb diets win over low-calorie for diabetes and weight loss

When it comes to battling diabetes, low-carb diets may help more than low-calorie plans, according to an international study published in the October issue of Nutrition.