If you are diabetic thinking about starting a new exercise regime, it is a good idea to check with your doctor first. Getting into the habit of checking your blood sugar before, during, and after your workout will also give you a clearer picture of how your body responds to increased physical activity. Have a […]
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Ideally, a diabetic diet consists of a high intake of lean meats, lots of vegetables and whole grains. Additionally, it is low in sugar, low in salt, and low in simple carbohydrates. Just because you have diabetes does not mean that you have to sacrifice your love of all richly-flavored and delicious foods. Many of […]
Health usually isn’t the most understood topic. A lot of people have formed ideas and beliefs about the world of health through old misinformation and stories passed down through the generations. In the last few decades, we have even seen major campaigns demonizing food that has been eaten by people for as long as humans […]
Does your day feel like it is one long ride filled with hectic schedules at every turn? It seems to be like that for so many of us. For some, it only takes a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast to be able to cope with the pressure and stress of the day. However, […]
Hyperglycemia is a medical term meaning having very high levels of blood glucose. The World Health Organization defines hyperglycemia as fasting blood glucose levels that reach 7.0 mmol/L or higher, or a blood glucose reading of 11.0 mmol/L two hours after meals. Blood glucose exists in a range, and when it goes above these levels […]
If you are looking for a stock answer to the question of how long it may take to lower your cholesterol with a healthy diet, well, there is no such thing. Everyone is uniquely and marvelously different. There are so many factors in your life that may or may not apply to someone else. Your […]