Diabetes is on the rise, but the food you eat can help you control your blood sugar. Diabetes is a serious disease that affects one in 10 adults in the United States. Diabetes (type 2) is characterized by a decreased sensitivity to … Read More
The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes and obesity is a major health concern in the U.S. with more than 65 percent of American adults being obese and about 21 million diabetic. Healthcare professionals recommend mild forms of exercise to … Read More
The Food and Drug Administration gave the okay to a new diabetes drug, Tradjenta, manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim and Elly Lilly. The pill may help with controlling blood sugar levels. According to reports, “Tradjenta works to block the enzyme dipeptidyl … Read More
Diabetes effects approximately 23.6 million Americans have . That means a staggering 7.8 percent of the U.S. population currently suffers from diabetes. We know that proper diet and regular exercise are fundamental in order to achieve desirable glucose (or blood sugar) … Read More
Q: I’m trying to follow a high-fiber diet and wondered if foods with added fiber have the same benefits as foods naturally high in fiber? A: As with most nutrition questions, the answer is: it depends. Fiber is a plant … Read More
New research shows that substituting brown rice for white rice may lower risk of type 2 diabetes in both men and women. Brown rice contains a fiber and vitamin-rich outer skin–called the bran– that is stripped away when processing white … Read More
