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Category Archives: Insulin-Resistance
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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Intermittent, Low-Carbohydrate Diets More Successful Than Standard Dieting
An intermittent, low-carbohydrate diet was superior to a standard, daily calorie-restricted diet for reducing weight and lowering blood levels of insulin. Continue reading
Posted in Calorie-Restriction, Cancer, Carbohydrates, Conditions, Fats-Oils, Food, Health-e-Connection, Hyperinsulinemia, Insulin-Resistance, Meat, Prevention, Protein, Treatment
Tagged Calorie-Restriction, Cancer, Carbohydrates, Conditions, Fats-Oils, Food, Hyperinsulinemia, Insulin-Resistance, Meats, Prevention, Protein, Treatment
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Study Helps Clarify Link between High-Fat Diet and Type 2 Diabetes
New research finds that saturated fatty acids but not the unsaturated type can activate immune cells to produce an inflammatory protein, called interleukin-1beta. Continue reading
Posted in Conditions, Fats-Oils, Food, Health-e-Connection, Inflammation, Insulin-Resistance, Liver, Meat, Poor-Diet
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Intermittent Fasting is a Key Strategy for Anti-Aging and Longevity
Intermittent fasting reduces oxidative stress, enhances cellular repair processes and appears to be a key strategy for anti-aging and longevity. Continue reading
Pre-Diabetes: Is it Really Pre-Anything?
A recent study showed that anyone with a fasting blood sugar of over 87mg/dl was at increased risk of diabetes. So-called “pre-diabetes” is a deadly disease driving our biggest killers Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Conditions, Health-e-Connection, Heart, Insulin-Resistance, Neurological, Prevention, Treatment
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Eating Fish Can Reduce the Risk of Diabetes
Eating lots of cured meats is associated with greater weight gain and a higher obesity rate. The consumption of fish is linked to lower glucose concentrations and a smaller risk of developing diabetes. Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Cause, Conditions, Food, Health-e-Connection, Heart, Insulin-Resistance, Meat, Obesity, Omega-3, Poor-Diet, Prevention, Processed-Foods, Supplements
Tagged Cancer, Cause, Conditions, Food, Heart, Insulin-Resistance, Meats, Obesity, Omega-3, Poor-Diet, Prevention, Processed-foods, Treatment
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Knocking out Key Protein in Mice Boosts Insulin Sensitivity
By knocking out a key regulatory protein, scientists dramatically boosted insulin sensitivity in lab mice, an achievement that opens a new door for drug development and the treatment of diabetes. Continue reading
Posted in Carbohydrates, Cause, Conditions, Fats-Oils, Food, Health-e-Connection, Inflammation, Insulin-Resistance
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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
New Reasons Discovered for Supplementing with Alpha Lipoic Acid
Alpha lipoic acid – a.k.a., ALA, linolenic acid, or a-lipoic acid – is a potent, versatile antioxidant that also serves to convert blood sugar into metabolic energy. Continue reading
Posted in Alpha-Lenolenic-Acid, Alpha-Lipoic-Acid, Antioxidants, Conditions, Health-e-Connection, Insulin-Resistance, Liver, Neurological, Neuropathy, Supplements, Vitamin-B, Vitamin-C, Vitamin-E, Vitamins-Minerals
Tagged Alpha-Lipoic-Acid, Antioxidants, Conditions, Insulin-Resistance, Liver, Neurological, Neuropathy, Supplements, Vitamin-B, Vitamin-C, Vitamin-E, Vitamins-Minerals
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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
Berberine – One Herb Works in Many Ways
According to published scientific literature, berberine is useful for remedying both types of diabetes as well as other disorders associated with diabetes, such as dyslipidemia. Continue reading
Cargill’s Stevia-Based Sweetener
Cargill is marketing Truvia, a no-calorie sweetener made from certain compounds in the leaves of stevia, a shrub native to Paraguay. Truvia is intended to provide a natural alternative to artificial sweeteners such as Sweet ‘N Low, Equal and Splenda. Continue reading
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Chocolate: Candy or Cutting Edge Medicine?
the consumption of chocolate, or its active constituents (cocoa, flavan-3-ols), reduces a broad range of risk factors for cardiovascular disease including insulin resistance. 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
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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Fatty Acid Test: Why Some Harm Health, but Others Help
not all fats are equal. Animal-derived saturated fats like lard and butter are strongly linked to adverse health effects, but unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats from plants and cold-water fish like salmon and mackerel are not. Continue reading
Posted in Cause, Conditions, Dairy, Fats-Oils, Food, Health-e-Connection, Heart, Hyperglycemia, Insulin-Resistance, Meat, Poor-Diet
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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
Posted in Alpha-Lipoic-Acid, Carbohydrates, Chromium, Conditions, Exercise, Food, Fruit, Gymnema-Sylvestre, Health-e-Connection, Heart, Hyperglycemia, Insulin-Resistance, Lifestyle, Magnesium, Neurological, Supplements, Treatment, Vegetables, Vitamins-Minerals
Tagged Alpha-Lipoic-Acid, Carbohydrates, Chromium, Conditions, Exercise, Food, Fruit, Gymnema-Sylvestre, Heart, Hyperglycemia, Lifestyle, Magnesium, Neurological, Supplements, Treatment, Vegetables
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Antioxidants Increase Insulin Sensitivity
A diet high in antioxidants may help increase insulin sensitivity. Antonio Mancini, MD, of Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome said, “Our suggestion is that five servings a day of fruits and vegetables can lower insulin levels” Continue reading
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Vitamin D is Vital
Vitamin D is vital because it:
Reduces the etiological risk of developing Type 1 Diabetes (and other auto-immune conditions).
Is involved in regulating the glucose response (helps reduce insulin resistance).
Prevents colds/flus
Prevents depression Continue reading
The Benefits of Omega 3 Oils
The benefits of Omega 3 oils are endless in people with Type 1 diabetes. They:
Reduce insulin resistance
Reduce inflammation
Lower lipids, blood pressure
Prevent depression and anxiety Continue reading
Posted in Alpha-Lenolenic-Acid, Antioxidants, Fats-Oils, Food, Health-e-Connection, Inflammation, Insulin-Resistance, Omega-3, Prevention, Supplements, The Doctor Is In, Treatment, Vitamin-B, Vitamin-C, Vitamins-Minerals, Zinc
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