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Leave your drugs in the chemist’s pot if you can heal the patient with food
— Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine
Category Archives: Hyperglycemia
Encouragement to Keep Going…
We are confident that putting the effort into a healthier lifestyle for our two boys with type 1 diabetes (and for our whole family) is much easier and better in the long run than dealing with possible complications from an unhealthy diet. Continue reading
Posted in Conditions, Health-e-Connection, Hyperglycemia, Inspire
Tagged Conditions, Hyperglycemia, Inspire
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Glycemic Control Linked to Brain Function and Structure
There was a correlation between higher HbA1c at baseline and lower DSST score. A relationship was also seen between increasing duration of diabetes and decreasing total brain volume. Continue reading
Posted in Conditions, Health-e-Connection, Hyperglycemia, Neurological, Treatment
Tagged Conditions, Hyperglycemia, Neurological, Treatment
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Health-e-Tip: 9 Ways to Control Diabetes & Inflammation
Inflammation and diabetes, or is it diabetes and inflammation? Research now tells us that these conditions are definitely related, although they are not completely sure of the sequence. Continue reading
Posted in AGEs, Cause, Conditions, Exercise, Fats-Oils, Fiber, Food, Fruit, Health-e-Connection, Heart, Hyperglycemia, Inflammation, Insulin-Resistance, Kidney-Disease, Neuropathy, Nuts-Seeds, Omega-3, Processed-Foods, Sleep, Supplements, Tips
Tagged AGEs, Cause, Conditions, Exercise, Fats-Oils, Fiber, Food, Fruit, Heart, Hyperglycemia, Inflammation, Insulin-Resistance, Kidney, Neuropathy, Nuts-Seeds, Omega-3, Processed-foods, Sleep, Supplements, Tip
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The Roller Coaster or the Rolling Plains
The SAD may be more fun to eat because that is what we have trained our bodies and taste buds to enjoy – even crave – but the roller coaster highs and lows can be detrimental to our health. They can be downright dangerous. Continue reading
Raw Foods Increase Mental Performance
Scientific evidence now shows that an assortment of raw foods can greatly enhance our mental performance, by providing us with pure, natural mental boosters Continue reading
Posted in Autoimmune-Attack, Carbohydrates, Cause, Conditions, Fats-Oils, Food, Fruit, Grains, Health-e-Connection, Hyperglycemia, Neurological, Nuts-Seeds, Omega-3, Protein, Raw-Food
Tagged Autoimmune-Attack, Carbohydrates, Cause, Conditions, Fats-Oils, Fiber, Food, Fruit, Grains, Neurological, Omega-3, Protein, Raw-Food
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Fiber Use in Teens Lowers Heart and Diabetes Risks
Teenagers who eat a lot of fiber-rich foods, such as vegetables and whole grains, are less likely to have risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. Other studies have shown that whole grains are not much better for you than processed grains Continue reading
Posted in Cause, Conditions, Exercise, Fats-Oils, Fiber, Food, Fruit, Grains, Health-e-Connection, Heart, Hyperglycemia, Poor-Diet, Prevention, Vegetables
Tagged Cause, Conditions, Exercise, Fats-Oils, Fiber, Fruit, Grains, Heart, Hyperglycemia, Poor-Diet, Prevention, Vegetables
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Consumption of White Food & Flour Products Linked to Diabetes
For many people the emphasis seems to be on eating foods which look appealing. Unfortunately, these snow white and visually appealing foods come with a hefty price tag when measured in terms of your health and wellbeing Continue reading
Posted in Carbohydrates, Cause, Conditions, Fiber, Food, Genetics, Grains, Gut, Health-e-Connection, Hyperglycemia, Poor-Diet, Processed-Foods, Toxins, Vitamins-Minerals
Tagged Carbohydrates, Cause, Conditions, Fiber, Food, Genetics, Grains, Gut, Hyperglycemia, Poor-Diet, Processed-foods, Toxins, Vitamins-Minerals
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Almonds, but Were Afraid to Ask
Almonds; their health benefits, description, history, nutritional profile, how to enjoy them and more. We eat almonds every day; raw nuts, almond butter, almond meal, slivered almonds. The health benefits are important, especially for the diabetic Continue reading
Posted in Conditions, Fats-Oils, Food, Health-e-Connection, Heart, Hyperglycemia, Nuts-Seeds, Protein, Vitamin-B, Vitamin-E, Vitamins-Minerals
Tagged Conditions, Copper, Fats-Oils, Food, Heart, Hyperglycemia, Manganese, Nuts-Seeds, Protein, Vitamin-B, Vitamin-E, Vitamins-Minerals
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How Important are Carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are the single most important food for long-term health and well-being. I don’t mean over-processed, refined, sugary foods, such as donuts, bread, bagels, muffins, colas, juices, and junk food. Here is what I am talking about Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Carbohydrates, Cause, Conditions, Food, Fruit, Health-e-Connection, Hyperglycemia, Hyperinsulinemia, Neurological, Nuts-Seeds, Obesity, Poor-Diet, Processed-Foods, Vegetables
Tagged Cancer, Carbohydrates, Cause, Food, Fruit, Hyperglycemia, Hyperinsulinemia, Neurological, Nuts-Seeds, Obesity, Poor-Diet, Processed-foods, Vegetables, Well-Being
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Diabetes Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults, Study Suggests
Many complications of diabetes, including kidney disease, foot problems and vision problems are generally well recognized. But the disease’s impact on the brain is often overlooked. Continue reading
Benefits of Nut Consumption for Obesity, High Blood Sugar, High Blood Pressure
Researchers have uncovered a critical link between eating nuts and higher levels of serotonin in the bodies of patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS), who are at high risk for heart disease. Continue reading
Posted in Antioxidants, Cause, Conditions, Fats-Oils, Food, Health-e-Connection, Heart, Hyperglycemia, Hyperinsulinemia, Inflammation, Nuts-Seeds, Obesity
Tagged Antioxidants, Cause, Conditions, Fats-Oils, Food, Heart, Hyperglycemia, Hyperinsulinemia, Inflammation, Nuts-Seeds, Obesity
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Excursions in Blood Glucose
Dr Rosedale writes: All sugars, and foods that convert into sugar will have a detrimental effect. Therefore the fewer non-fiber carbohydrates a person eats, the better. The difference should be made up by consuming more beneficial fats & oils. Continue reading
Posted in >Free Media, Cancer, Carbohydrates, Conditions, Fats-Oils, Fiber, Food, Free Articles, Gut, Health-e-Connection, Heart, Hyperglycemia, Hyperinsulinemia, Obesity
Tagged Cancer, Carbohydrates, Conditions, Fats-Oils, Fiber, Food, Gut, Heart, Hyperglycemia, Hyperinsulinemia, Obesity
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Drinking Less than 17 Ounces of Water a Day Can Impact Blood Sugars
Adults who drank only half a liter of water or less each day were more likely to develop blood sugar levels in the pre-diabetes range. But whether simply drinking water will cut your risk of blood sugar problems is still up in the air. Continue reading
Posted in Cause, Conditions, Drinks, Food, Health-e-Connection, Hyperglycemia, Poor-Diet
Tagged Cause, Conditions, Drinks, Food, Hyperglycemia, Poor-Diet
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New Guidelines Promote Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type 1′s
the new guideline shows that CGM can be a beneficial tool to help maintain target levels of glycemia and limit the risk of hypoglycemia.” Continue reading
Posted in Conditions, Health-e-Connection, Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Treatment
Tagged Conditions, Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Treatment
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Efficacy of Berberine in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
berberine significantly decreased HbA1c levels in diabetic patients. The effect of decreasing HbA1c was comparable to that of metformin, a widely-used oral hypoglycemic agent. Berberine decreased serum triglyceride and total cholesterol significantly Continue reading
Gemnema Sylvestre may Help Treat Type I Diabetes
Most natural approaches to diabetes treatment focus on Type 2 because it is easier to manage or even reverse. But does that mean that there are no answers for Type 1 diabetics? Gymnema Sylvestre may be the answer for some Type 1 diabetics Continue reading
Diabetes Mystery: Why Are Type 1 Cases Surging?
For reasons that are completely mysterious, the incidence of type 1 diabetes has been increasing at rates that range from 3 to 5 percent a year. This illness has the potential to disable or kill people so much earlier in their lives. Continue reading
Posted in Cause, Conditions, Environment, Food, Gluten, Health-e-Connection, Hyperglycemia, Hyperinsulinemia, News, Poor-Diet, Toxins, Vegetables, Virus
Tagged Cause, Conditions, environment, Exercise, Food, Gluten, Hyperglycemia, Hyperinsulinemia, News, Poor-Diet, Toxins, Vegetables, Virus
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Are We Harming Our Children?
People occasionally tell us that they are concerned we are harming our children by changing their diet. Unfortunately, the same people are not usually interested in hearing about the research and care we have put into the changes we have made. Continue reading
Posted in Conditions, Health-e-Connection, Hyperglycemia, Hyperinsulinemia, Hypoglycemia, News
Tagged Conditions, Hyperglycemia, Hyperinsulinemia, Hypoglycemia, News
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Almonds Can Improve Diabetes Control
Two new studies into the potential health benefits of eating almonds have supported evidence that they can help people with type 2 diabetes to maintain their blood glucose and cholesterol levels… Continue reading
Posted in Conditions, Food, Health-e-Connection, Hyperglycemia, Nuts-Seeds, Treatment
Tagged Conditions, Food, Hyperglycemia, Nuts-Seeds, Treatment
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How Many Lives Could a Soda Tax Save?
SFGH & Columbia University estimate slapping a penny-per-oz. tax on sweetened beverages would prevent nearly 100,000 cases of heart disease, 8,000 strokes, and 26,000 deaths over the next decade – also prevent 240,000 cases of diabetes per year Continue reading
Posted in Cause, Conditions, Drinks, Food, Health-e-Connection, Heart, Hyperglycemia, Insulin-Resistance, Obesity, Poor-Diet, Prevention, Sweeteners
Tagged Cause, Conditions, Drinks, Food, Heart, Hyperglycemia, Insulin-Resistance, Obesity, Poor-Diet, Sweeteners
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