Feeling a little down after receiving some unpleasant news? Trying to beat the Sunday scaries (or Monday blues)? Having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad (or even just a little blah) day? Even minor disappointments and frustrations can derail your daily activities and leave you grumpy, miserable, and completely disinterested in the things you … Read more
Remedies like getting more sleep, limiting caffeine, meditating, and chamomile tea may go a long way toward helping you manage anxiety symptoms. Anxiety is related to the stress response, which can be beneficial and useful. It makes you aware of danger, motivates you to stay organized and prepared, and helps you calculate risks. Still, when … Read more
Insulin sensitivity refers to how responsive your cells are to insulin. You may be able to improve it by getting more sleep and exercise and eating certain health-promotion foods. Insulin is an essential hormone that controls your blood sugar levels. When your pancreas senses high blood sugar, it makes more insulin to overcome the resistance … Read more
Actions such as exercising regularly and eating more fiber and probiotics, among others, may help lower your blood sugar levels. High blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, is associated with diabetes and prediabetes. Prediabetes is when your blood sugar is high, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. Your body usually manages your … Read more
What is blood sugar? Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, comes from the food you eat. Your body creates blood sugar by digesting some food into a sugar that circulates in your bloodstream. Blood sugar is used for energy. The sugar that isn’t needed to fuel your body right away gets stored in cells … Read more
What is okra? Okra, also known as “lady’s fingers,” is a green flowering plant. Okra belongs to the same plant family as hibiscus and cotton. The term “okra” most commonly refers to the edible seedpods of the plant. Okra has long been favored as a food for the health-conscious. It contains: potassium vitamin B vitamin … Read more
Despite sometimes being labeled as “diabetes-friendly,” artificial sweeteners may not be the best choice if you’re trying to monitor your blood glucose. Should you use artificial sweeteners? With a low to no calorie sugar count, artificial sweeteners may seem like a treat for people with diabetes. But recent research indicates that artificial sweeteners may actually … Read more
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects many people around the globe. Currently, more than 500 million people have diabetes worldwide. Although diabetes is a complicated disease, maintaining good blood sugar levels can significantly reduce the risk of complications. One of the ways to achieve better blood sugar levels is to follow a very low … Read more
If you have type 2 diabetes, leading a healthy lifestyle can help you manage your blood sugar levels and lower your risk of complications. It might be challenging to overhaul your habits all at once. But even small changes can make a difference. Here are five simple steps that you can take to help manage … Read more
Food choices are a key part of managing your diabetes and blood sugars. Lower amounts of carbohydrates, and limiting highly processed or sugary foods, and choosing more natural foods can help your blood sugars. When you have diabetes, your body doesn’t break down food to use as energy the way it should. As of 2017, … Read more