Losing weight is one of the keys to beating your diabetes. One way to lose weight is by speeding up the number of calories your body burns in one day. But how can you boost your metabolism to lose weight? Continue reading “Boost your metabolism to lose weight”
Author: Paul Kennedy
Diabetes and Global Warming — the Link
To beat their diabetes, diabetics are increasingly turning to a plant-focused diet. But this is at a time when rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are sapping some vital nutrients out of the grains and legumes diabetics need to eat.
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Diabetic Neuropathy and Sleep
Diabetic neuropathy can develop into a nagging intrusiveness that will undermine you ability to enjoy a good night’s sleep. And lack of sleep will exacerbate the painful symptoms of neuropathy. What can you do about it? Continue reading “Diabetic Neuropathy and Sleep”
Diabetes, Obesity & Sleep
Obesity underpins diabetes. At the same time being overweight can disrupt your sleep. In addition, low quality sleep can cause you to put on weight. Continue reading “Diabetes, Obesity & Sleep”
Diabetes and Sleep Quality
The quality of your sleep can affect your blood glucose levels and your blood glucose levels can affect the quality of your sleep. So how can you get a good night’s sleep? Continue reading “Diabetes and Sleep Quality”
Mixing Alcohol and Diabetes
Most of us enjoy a social drink now and then. Indeed, some of us have had more intimate experiences with alcohol. But is it OK to mix diabetes and alcohol? Continue reading “Mixing Alcohol and Diabetes”
Exercise for Diabetics
Exercise is very important in managing type 2 diabetes. But how much exercise do you need and what is the best way to get it? Continue reading “Exercise for Diabetics”
Probiotics for Diabetics
Probiotics are a big buzz word in nutrition these days. But what are probiotics? How do they work? Are they safe? How are they helpful? Can they help you control your diabetes? Continue reading “Probiotics for Diabetics”
When to opt for a vegan diet
A plant-focused but non-vegetarian diet will enable most type 2 diabetics to control their blood glucose levels. But what do you do if your readings are nevertheless rising inexplicably? Continue reading “When to opt for a vegan diet”
Nine reasons your blood sugar can go up
Diet is the primary way diabetics control the level of sugar in our blood. Doing so, however, is not simple. Here are 9 reasons why blood glucose levels can increase. Continue reading “Nine reasons your blood sugar can go up”