How to Spot Diabetes? First thing’s first, we need to be sure we have diabetes before we take the necessary steps towards managing it. How? It’s always best to consult with our doctor about any fears or suspicions we might have. Our doctor might also suspect diabetes if we happen to have a family history […]
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Researchers have adjusted the technique for converting human stem cells into beta cells that produce insulin. They have shown that the resulting cells tend to be more responsive when it comes to fluctuating sugar blood levels. Based on the research published in the Journal Stem Cells Reports, stem cells may be converted into cells which […]
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Even the birds on the trees know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why is like that? Well, because breakfast supports a healthy metabolism, improves concentration and boosts energy. Over the years, many studies linked breakfast with good health, better concentration, and memory, lower chances of different health problems like high […]
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Doctors always tell us to eat more greens, but it turns out they could soon start prescribing broccoli. It was discovered that a powder which contains concentrated extract from broccoli could be extremely beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes. Research showed that the extract lowered blood glucose levels in participants with the chronic condition […]
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We are what we eat. That being said we know that food is very important for our health. This is once more confirmed, by choice of food we make. The first-ever study of the University of Guelph confirms this. According to the study, replacing rice or potatoes with pulses might help. How? Well, it might […]
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A low-carb diet, or ketogenic diet, is a diet designed by Dr. Geyelin in the 20s. He noticed that a low-carb diet reduces the number of seizures in his patients, and that’s how he created it. He discovered that the diet helps control hunger, reduce cholesterol levels, and control blood sugar levels. It also encourages […]
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Diabetes is becoming one of the most common chronic diseases around the world with over 21 million people affected by it only in the US. It develops when the level of glucose in the blood is too high. There are two types – type 1 and type 2. Common symptoms include increased urination, excessive thirst, […]
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Imagine standing in front of the big bedroom mirror and loving what you are seeing, loving the look and feeling amazing? No more blood glucose spikes, feeling full of energy and feeling ready to take on life. That thought is amazing, isn’t it? In order to do that we must consult our doctor, be physically […]
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Constant high blood sugar levels can lead to many health complications, especially if people don’t do anything to stabilize them. Blood glucose affects many parts of the body, so if it’s too high or too low it can damage the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, etc. That’s why people should do certain lifestyle and diet changes […]
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Who’s tried a purple sweet potato? Well, this variety of potato may have a similar name and appearance to the white variety, but it belongs to a different botanical family and is much healthier than the standard potato. The sweet potato is rich in different vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B, C, iron, selenium, and […]
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