We know that there are many factors which can affect blood sugar control – nutrition, exercise, other health conditions, etc. Well, how about vitamin D? Yes, it’s true! A new collaborative study released by the University of California (UC), San Diego ...

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Regular physical activity contributes nearly countless positive effects on your health, especially for those with diabetes. It helps your body make the best use of insulin and glucose, which controls blood sugar more effectively. In fact, exercise can reduce blood ...

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Almost nothing beats a big bowl of spaghetti, am I right? Warm noodles in a tasty sauce… it hits you right in the comfort-food zone. After being diagnosed with high blood sugar, you may think you have to say goodbye ...

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Diabetics know that cooking at home is a great way to manage blood sugar. Still, it can be tempting to grab something from the drive-thru or call for delivery when you’re running short on time. Instead of sacrificing your blood ...

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You’ve heard it before, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” While this statement is indeed true, it is far more so for those with high blood sugar. A recent study of type II diabetics demonstrated that consuming ...

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Diabetics know that positive food choices are essential to our health… but what about that of our children or grandchildren? Do you have picky eaters, or sneaky snackers? It is so important to foster healthy choices in childhood, as those ...

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Let’s be honest – no one craves broccoli, or quinoa, or Brussels sprouts. We crave pizza, pasta, and cookies! However, we must learn to control and conquer these carb cravings in order to maintain stable blood sugar and avoid health ...

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Excess sugar doesn’t just affect blood sugar. It triggers elevations in blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart rate – increasing your risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and a host of other diabetes-related complications. New research is now connecting the ...

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Struggling to avoid the carb and sugar-filled oasis that is the breakroom at work? Whether those tasty contributions are brought from home by well-meaning coworkers, or store-bought treats dropped off by hopeful sales representatives, there seem to be tempting treats ...

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Can the human gut heal diabetes?  According to research, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” Our digestive systems have been getting more and more credit lately for the management of our overall health. The gut has been referred to as ...

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