About one in every ten Americans will develop diabetes. Type two diabetes is commonly referred to as a “lifestyle disease.” Insulin is the hormone that our bodies use to turn the food we eat into energy. The more insulin our bodies produce, the more it increases the production of glycogen. Fortunately, there is a simple way to control your insulin … Read More
Water and Blood Sugar: How Staying Hydrated Helps Manage Blood Sugar
We’ve all heard the advice that drinking 8 glasses of water per day is good for our health. However, most of us struggle to drink the recommended amount each day. According to one study, less than 25% of Americans partake in 8 glasses a day. For those living with diabetes, proper water intake is even more crucial. Why is this? … Read More
The Relationship Between Stress and Diabetes
Did you know that more than 34 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes? Of those 34 million, 90 to 95 percent have type two diabetes. Maybe you knew that, but did you know there is a connection between stress and diabetes? If you’re stressing out and have diabetes or prediabetes, how does that impact you? The answer to that question is … Read More
How a Prediabetes Diet Plan Can Help You Prevent Diabetes
Diabetes is a worldwide threat to personal health, with 34.2 million people diagnosed just in the United States, according to the CDC. Regardless of economic status or residence location, statistics show just how widespread this disease is. The good news is, there are many things you can do in your lifestyle to prevent diabetes. A prediabetes diagnosis is one of major the … Read More
How to Manage Diabetes During the Holiday Eating Season
Americans take a bite out of the holidays. The average American expects to gain eight pounds over the course of the holiday season. Holiday eating is dangerous for everyone, especially people living with diabetes or prediabetes. If you need to monitor your blood sugar, you have to be mindful of holiday eating habits. What should you do before you go to holiday … Read More