When most people think of diabetes, they think of blood sugar checks, insulin shots, and careful management of diet. They might also think of the occasional low-sugar events that some diabetics experience, or about the difficulty with vision they may have. Some are also aware of the kidney failure and subsequent dialysis that severe diabetics […]
Should You Exercise If You’re Diabetic?
You’ve been thinking of joining a gym, but you’re not sure whether it’s a good idea. While clubs like Fitness 19 make gym membership more affordable, the issue isn’t about money, convenient hours, or gym equipment. It’s about something else entirely: your diabetes. Should you exercise if you have diabetes? How will it affect your sugar level […]
A Better Way To Manage Diabetes?
A study put together by an international group of researchers has suggested that a combination of starting the day with a high-energy meal and finishing it with a low-energy evening meal could help people with Type 2 Diabetes to manage their blood glucose levels. As with any study at this stage, there is always going […]
Essential Items To Manage Your Diabetes During Travel
Breaking free from work- and home-related stress is the fun part of traveling and vacation. But it’s good to go on a retreat with your care supplies, especially if you have diabetes. Whether you want to lie in the Malibu sunshine or go hiking in the Canadian Rockies, you can turn to your diabetic supplies to make […]
Yoga and Pranayam for Diabetes
Increased level of sugar in blood is termed as Diabetes. Typically when the glucose climbs there will be a quick surge of insulin in blood from pancreas. This insulin will change over the additional glucose to glucagon which is then preserved in liver for future utilization. In Diabetes this sentiment instrument falls flat either by […]
Make This Summer Sweeter With Stevia
Summer is here and that means lots of ice cold beverages, many of which are packed with sugar. Sodas, pre-packaged teas and even booze, sugar is synonymous with summer time, thirst quenching drinks. But is sugar really that bad? Yes, it really is. Sugar is a simple carbohydrate found naturally in many foods, including fruits […]
Introducing Healthy Voyager Wellness Coaching
Ok. so while I’ve spent years showing folks how to live happier, healthier and greener lives via healthy travel, recipes, articles and more, it’s time I take it to the one-on-one level. I’m launching my Healthy Voyager Wellness Coaching just in time for summer! Looking to shed pounds that will have lasting results? Looking to […]
If You Don’t Prevent Cancer and Diabetes with Maple Syrup Now, You’ll Hate Yourself Later
by Sandy W. Harris This is good news for people who are looking for healthy foods against cancer and diabetes. According to latest studies, your everyday maple syrup has a very strong potential in reducing the risk of diabetes and is very effective in slowing down the growth of cancer cells. The syrup holds the […]
Protecting Your Liver When You Have Diabetes
by Shannon Willis of www.Physicaltherapyassistantschools.org It’s a silent killer, and one of the worst diseases that we have brought upon ourselves through lifestyles that are sedentary and self-indulgent. It ranks right up there alongside cancer as a potent ailment that causes intense suffering and even death if you’re not careful about your diet and lifestyle. […]