New research shows drinking sugary colas prior to pregnancy heightens the risk of gestational diabetes metillus (GDM), though other sweetened drinks don’t. (more…)
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 by Chris FrankieBlogger to Wendy’s: Your Diabetes Fundraising is Irresponsible
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 by Chris FrankieFast food restaurant Wendy’s is catching some heat from at least one blogger for a diabetes fund raising promotion aimed at selling lots of sugar-loaded frostys at a discount in order to raise money to help fight diabetes. (more…)
Three Simple Ways to Help Family Members With Diabetes
Monday, September 14th, 2009 by Chris FrankieHow will your life change if a family member is diagnosed with diabetes? You might consider planning to see a dietitian for advice, but there are many basic things you can do to help your family and the person with the ailment. (more…)
Diet Education Program Combats Type 2 in American Indians
Monday, September 14th, 2009 by Chris FrankieEducation programs focusing on traditional hunter-gatherer diets show promise in helping Northern Plains Indians with Type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels (more…)
Americans Need to Drastically Cut Back on ‘Added Sugar’: AHA
Friday, September 11th, 2009 by Chris FrankieThe average American consumes 22 teaspoons of added sugar each day, which equates to about a half cup of sugar or 355 calories, according to an article in Diabetes Health. However, the American Heart Association (AHA) says the average woman should have no more than six teaspoons, while men should limit themselves to just nine teaspoons (more…)
Vinegar May Aid Blood-Sugar Management
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 by Chris FrankieMany people with diabetes keep on a strict carb-counting regiment. Carbs turn to sugars and impact the blood-sugar levels of people with the disease. However, an article on Digg Health suggests that consuming vinegar before meals may help people with diabetes manage their sugar levels a bit better (more…)
People With Type 2 Diabetes Not Eating Right
Friday, September 4th, 2009 by Chris FrankiePeople with type 2 diabetes are not doing themselves any favors by failing to maintain healthy diets, which could significantly aid their management of the disease (more…)
Whole Grains Lowers Diabetes Risk
Monday, August 31st, 2009 by Chris FrankieIncorporating whole grains into one’s diet can lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, some forms of cancer, and can help with weight management (more…)
Are You at Risk For Type 3 Diabetes?
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 by Chris FrankieAs if living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes isn’t hard enough, imagine living with both types at the same time. This scary situation is becoming a reality for some diabetics and is being called Type 3 (more…)
Black Tea Retards Glucose Absorption
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 by Chris FrankieWhile green tea has often been touted as a natural remedy to help control diabetes, black tea may actually benefit those with the disease more (more…)
