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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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