Over the last several decades, food producers have discovered that we have a seemingly insatiable desire for sugar and salt. They’ve responded by stuffing our food with mind-boggling amounts of these substances. This full-scale assault on our taste buds has the dangerous side effect of making us want more food.
How new technology could replace needle-based diabetes blood tests with only a drop of saliva.
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Low-glycemic foods are often rich in fiber, protein, or fat, though it’s not smart to eat fatty foods just for the sake of your blood sugar unless those fats are “good” (unsaturated) fats.
Learn to avoid the common errors consumer often make when choosing their food products.
Diabetes stats just keep spiking — a staggering 350 million people around the globe now have the disease. That means more heart attacks, more strokes, and a shorter life expectancy, even if you're otherwise healthy. Eat right; exercise more — the advice is simple but sometimes hard to follow. What do top experts suggest for closing that gap?
A dinner of tabbouleh, sliced fresh tomatoes, and marinated chickpeas sounds tasty—and the fact that it doesn’t contain meat may help control your diabetes.
Having diabetes doesn’t mean you have to avoid physical activity. It just means that you need to take more precautions than others do when you work out. Here’s how to get on the road to regular physical activity and stay the healthy course.
A diet rich in these 10 “super foods” will help minimize blood sugar and even throw your disease into reverse. Dig in!
“Don’t eat between meals.” If you’ve ever heard that advice, you might want to take it with a grain of salt. If you go more than four or five hours between meals, a mid-afternoon snack might be just what the doctor ordered to help you keep your blood sugar steady.
Low-carb diets are important for diabetes sufferers. Read on to find out how to accomplish just that while still maintaining a healthy and balanced diet.
Having diabetes doesn't mean you have to skimp on flavour. Enjoy some of these tasty recipes to satisfy your appetite and help manage your diabetes.
Are you a diabetic or are you at risk for diabetes? Find out why you should pay special attention to the health of your gums.
Diabetes is more tightly wound with diet than a snake its own coil. Fortunately, you can roll it back up by gradually tweaking your diet here and there. Find out which foods can play a key role.
Developing healthy eating habits is key to controlling diabetes, but if you’re not combining diet with exercise, your blood sugar—and waistline—could end up back at square one. If you think chores such as washing the floor are a waste of time, we’ve got news for you! Try using these simple tips and tricks to incorporate exercise into your daily routine; it’s much easier than you think!
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