Monthly Archives: January 2012

How Katherine Achieved Normal Average Blood Sugar Levels

Sally and I recently were interviewed by Katherine Holden, a diabetes health expert who actually has type 1 diabetes herself and she has managed to achieve normal average blood sugar levels. Continue reading

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Mother’s Diet Influences Baby’s Allergies, Research Suggests

research found that if a mother’s diet contains a certain group of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) — such as those found in fish, walnut oil or flaxseed — the baby’s gut develops differently. The PUFAs are thought to improve how gut immune cells respond to bacteria and foreign substances Continue reading

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Supplements for the Disease That Ages You Twice As Fast

poorly controlled diabetes can also double the odds you’ll develop other age-related problems. These problems could be cognitive impairment, incontinence, falls, dizziness, vision problems and pain. And they can affect you as early as in your 50s! Continue reading

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The Benefits of Chia Seeds

Studies show that eating chia seed may slow down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrate calories into simple sugars. This leads scientists to believe that the chia seed may have great benefits for diabetics. Continue reading

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Health-e-Recipe: Walnut-Crusted Eggplant Cutlets

This is another delightful recipe from Michelle in Georgia. I wish she lived closer to us so I could go over for dinner each night! This recipe is not alkaline because it is cooked, but it should be good for blood sugar control. As always, check blood sugars before and after the meal in order to establish your own response. Continue reading

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Play to Win!

“You have to be in the game in order to win the game!” – Darren Hardy Continue reading

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Food Fights About Type 1 Diabetes Management

We believe that for type 1 diabetes food matters more than what we are led to believe at the time of diagnosis. While insulin and other medications are vital and can help manage the symptoms associated with diabetes, they are ineffective in treating the root causes of this disease. Continue reading

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Vitamins & Minerals for Health Maintenance

When it comes to optimal intake of vitamins, minerals and other vital nutrients, many individuals come up short. Although food should be the primary source of essential nutrients, supplements can play a role in supporting healthy nutrition. Continue reading

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Link Between Type 1 Diabetes, Common Viral Infection Suggested By Genetic Mutations

Scientists from Cambridge University have discovered four rare mutations of a gene associated with type 1 diabetes (T1D) that reduce the risk of developing the disease. Their findings suggest a link between T1D and the enterovirus Continue reading

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New Stevia-Based Sweeteners versus Natural Stevia: Safe for Everyone?

The fact that Stevia has such an extraordinarily long history as a natural sweetener is a major clue and testament to its safety. Usually it’s the synergistic effect of all the agents in the plant that provide the overall health effect. Continue reading

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Health-e-Tip: Eight [Alkaline] Foods for Healthy Skin

Beyond being born with great genes, the best thing you can do for your skin is to eat a healthy diet. Learn how to enhance your skin from the inside out by eating foods that will make your epidermis glow with health. Continue reading

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Achieve Your Ideal!

“To undertake is to achieve.” – Emily Dickinson Continue reading

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You Are Responsible for Your Diabetes Management

After all is said and done, the bottom line is that you are responsible for managing your diabetes. Doctors can advise, dietitians can suggest, but in the end it comes down to you. You must take responsibility for your own diabetes management. Continue reading

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Video: Insulin and Weight Gain

Do you take insulin or were you advised to take it? In this video Dr. Sybil Kramer explains the difference between appropriate and inappropriate candidates for insulin, and why insulin sometimes causes weight gain. Continue reading

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Exercise Can Produce Healthy Chatter Between Bone, Fat and Pancreatic Cells

Cells in bone, fat and the pancreas appear to be talking to each other and one thing they likely are saying is, “Get moving.” Continue reading

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People with Diabetes Are Twice as Likely to Develop Dementia

According to a new study, people with diabetes appear to be at a significantly increased risk of developing dementia and the study also found that risk of developing dementia significantly increased for those with pre-diabetes. Continue reading

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Health-e-Tip: It’s Not Just What You Eat, But How You Eat It

Oh no, another food rule? Not exactly. Combining foods for maximum efficiency has been studied for many years. This is just a brief overview of why pairing certain foods may have a health benefit. he concept is, shall I say, “food for thought.” Continue reading

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Health-e-Recipe: Raw Vegan Spinach “Manicotti”

This manicotti is an impressive alkaline, gluten-free and vegan dish that is a great way for the diabetic to enjoy the stable blood sugar that come from the right raw foods. Continue reading

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Dream Big!

“Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” – Les Brown Continue reading

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Diabetic Potential to Create Own Insulin: Type 1 Diabetes Patients Attempt to Replenish Beta Cells

Results of new research reveal that the insulin-producing beta cells can proliferate in patients recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and suggest that, in the future, an intervention might be devised which could allow such patients to renew their own capacity to produce insulin. Continue reading

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