Being constipated stinks—your bowel movements are dry, almost painful to pass, with little relief. Worse yet, you can manage to push something through only a couple of days a week. You feel bloated, fatigued, and just plain uncomfortable. It’s all you can think about. And, after a week or so, … Read More
Blood sugar is also called blood glucose. It is a measurement of the amount of sugar in your blood. This measurement is found by doing a blood test, usually after an 8-hour fast. It is important to know this number because it tells your doctor or if you are at … Read More
A few years ago, I was introduced to green smoothies. The thought of a green drink was slightly repulsive to me at first; I couldn’t imagine one tasting very good. But I decided to try making one because I figured the benefits of healthy smoothies would outweigh the terrible taste … Read More
If you’re a type 2 diabetic, you face a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and stroke. And, a type 2 diabetic has a 70 percent greater likelihood of dying from cardiovascular disease versus a non-diabetic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But recent evidence suggests … Read More
If you’re experiencing type 2 diabetes symptoms, there are a variety of oral medications your healthcare provider may prescribe for you. The meds may work as single therapy, in combination with insulin, or in combination with another oral medication. Each group of drugs has a unique mode of action, but … Read More
Managing your blood sugar with diabetes can be difficult, time consuming, and stressful. But what if there were natural ways to keep your blood sugar in check, as well as to treat complications that can arise from this disease? Antioxidants, it turns out, are especially effective at treating diabetes, as … Read More
