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Tips, tricks, recipes, and hacks to make your diet a successful one.
The Best Way to Exercise If You Have Type 2 Diabetes, According to Science
About one in 10 Americans, or 37 million of us, have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and 90% to 95% of those people fall under the umbrella of having type 2. (ICYMI, type 2 involves insulin resistance, or having cells that don't respond normally to the blood sugar-controlling hormone insulin. Type 1 occurs when the pancreas ceases or drastically decreases production of insulin.)
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
8 Simple Ways to Help Reverse Prediabetes
Your doctor broke news you didn't want to hear: you have prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar is elevated, but not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. The thing is, with that info, you're one of the lucky minority. Prediabetes is common, affecting 96 million American adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but just 20% are aware that they have it. Knowing that you have prediabetes can be enough to push you to make the changes you need to reverse it, according to research published in 2019 in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine.
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
Having Diabetes Can Increase Your Risk of Liver Disease—Here's What to Do to Help
The Link Between Diabetes and Fatty Liver Disease The liver is an important organ that plays a role in digestion, blood sugar regulation and toxin removal, among other functions, per Johns Hopkins Medicine. It can become damaged by elevated blood sugars, which promote fat accumulation. The key contributor to both is insulin resistance. “Insulin resistance is the root cause of both NAFLD and type 2 diabetes,” says Peggy Kraus, M.A., CDCES, a registered clinical exercise physiologist and certified diabetes care and education specialist with Peggy Kraus Coaching.
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
Kombucha Might Help Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check If You Have Diabetes—A New Study Suggests
As we've noted in our recaps about kombucha and weight loss and what happens when you drink kombucha every day, we think this fizzy, tangy fermented drink can be good for gut health and energy levels. But more scientific research needs to be done to further confirm those claims.
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Grapes Every Day
In a day and age in which continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are widely available for those with diabetes and without alike to wear and watch, social media is being swept up in a wave of rumors about what foods spike blood sugar levels. Grapes have recently fallen under the microscope, with some “health coaches” claiming that those who have prediabetes or diabetes or want to lose weight should limit or avoid grapes in lieu of other fruits.
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
The 1 Breakfast to Manage Metabolic Syndrome, Recommended by Health Experts
Metabolic syndrome (aka insulin resistance syndrome) is a cluster of health conditions, including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, low HDL ("good") cholesterol, high triglycerides and elevated blood sugar levels, per the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
The #1 Snack to Buy at Walmart for Better Blood Sugar, Recommended by a Dietitian
It's that time of the week again when you need to restock your pantry. As you take inventory of the items you already have, you may notice that your snack section could use a little revamp. And if you are among the 11% of U.S. adults with diabetes, or the 38% with prediabetes, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you may take this opportunity to stock up on snacks that will help you control your blood sugar. But where can you find convenient snacks for all budgets to keep your blood sugar levels in check?
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
The #1 Nutrient to Lower Blood Sugar Levels, According to a Diabetes Expert
Are your blood sugar levels on a roller-coaster ride? Diabetes experts say there's a critical nutrient that could help stabilize that wild journey, and it's probably not what you'd expect. Fiber is one of the most essential nutrients in the battle against blood sugar spikes. And with over 37 million Americans grappling with diabetes, per the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, finding effective strategies to manage blood sugar spiking is critical.
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
The #1 Fruit for Diabetes, Recommended by Dietitians
While all foods affect your blood sugar, those that contain carbohydrates are the ones that will impact it the most. The bloodstream carries usable energy (blood sugar) to all your body cells to be fueled. When you have diabetes, being strategic about what you eat, how much you eat and how often you eat can help your body to regulate blood sugar efficiently. And when choosing fruit with the least impact on your blood sugar levels, here’s what registered dietitians who are also certified diabetes educators recommend.
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
Can You Reverse Insulin Resistance? Here’s What a Diabetes Expert Says
One unexpected benefit of the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased awareness of healthy eating and lifestyle, per a 2021 study in Appetite. While this is undoubtedly a positive finding, metabolic health is one vital aspect of our well-being that continues to fly under the radar. Chiefly, insulin resistance—a silent disruptor that affects millions of people worldwide. Insulin resistance occurs when your cells don’t respond effectively to insulin, leading to elevated blood sugar levels and potential health issues, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease and metabolic syndrome, per a 2020 review in Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity.
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
IBS Awareness Month: How Guthealth.care is Paving the Way for IBS Sufferers Worldwide
April is recognized as IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Awareness Month, aiming to increase understanding of this complex and common condition. Up to 15% of the population is estimated to be affected by IBS, but it is often underdiagnosed. Regis Asseman, the founder and CEO of Guthealth.care, has struggled with IBS for most of his life, searching for effective long-term solutions. This lifelong quest led him to partner with licensed dieticians, psychologists and fitness experts to create a unique, holistic digital platform for IBS and gut health that currently helps IBS sufferers worldwide.
By Tyler McKinsey2 months ago in Longevity