How Nutrition Affects Your Feet
Some foods, like those with lots of sugar, can cause inflammation. And inflammation can impact the health of your feet. When most people think about nutrition and their health, they have no trouble associating the foods they eat with weight loss or heart health, says Sherri Greene, DPM, a podiatrist in New York City who practices […]
How Nutrition Affects Your Feet
Some foods, like those with lots of sugar, can cause inflammation. And inflammation can impact the health of your feet. When most people think about nutrition and their health, they have no trouble associating the foods they eat with weight loss or heart health, says Sherri Greene, DPM, a podiatrist in New York City who practices holistic […]
Smoking, Diabetes, Obesity May Shrink Your Brain
Study adds to evidence that good living preserves mental abilities. As if there weren’t already enough good reasons to avoid smoking and keep your weight, blood sugar levels and blood pressure all under control, a new study suggests these risk factors in middle age may cause your brain to shrink, leading to mental declines up […]
Less sleep may lead to weight gain
Washington: This study found that those who slept less didn’t burn additional calories. “We tested whether lack of sleep altered the levels of the hormones leptin and ghrelin, increased the amount of food people ate, and affected energy burned through activity,” said Virend Somers, M.D., Ph.D., study author and professor of medicine and cardiovascular disease […]
Diabetes in Summers
What has the weather got to do with Diabetes control? seems an obvious question. Summer season has different implications in different parts of the world.. There are many factors which influence the management of Diabetes in this period of time. FOOD: Western In the Colder countries summers bring plenty of fruits and […]
A Different A1C Target for Seniors
News from the American Diabetes Association’s 71st Scientific Sessions An A1C goal of less than 7 % may be unhealthy for some high-risk people with diabetes. A study confirmed that older people may benefit from a higher A1C target. (The A1C test measures blood glucose over two to three months.) In assessing the consequences of […]
Avoid These Diabetes Traps
If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, watch out for these lifestyle pitfalls that can make controlling your blood sugar more difficult. You may be scared or stunned by a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, but it’s critical that you start making the changes suggested by your doctor. That’s often easier said than done, […]
Why drug for type II diabetes makes people fat?
Medication used to treat patients with type II diabetes activates sensors on brain cells that increase hunger, causing people taking this drug to gain more body fat, according to researchers at Georgia State University, Oregon Health and Science University, Georgia Regents University and Charlie Norwood Veterans Administration Medical Center. The study, published on March 18, […]
Diabetics beware: Prepare for cough, cold or flu
Each year, an average of 200,000 Americans are hospitalized because of flu complications, but people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are three times more likely to face complications that may be fatal, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The best step is prevention, and anyone with diabetes should seriously consider […]
Regular Meals — Don’t Starve Yourself
While it may seem counterintuitive for quick weight loss, eating three meals a day is important when trying to shed pounds. Skipping breakfast can lead to excessive hunger, which can sabotage a healthy diet and cause you to overeat later in the day. Consider starting the day off with filling oatmeal or another whole […]