Category Archives: Diabetes Learning Center

JOURNEY TO A MIRACLE: FREEDOM FROM INSULIN

Is it possible that scientists have found a breakthrough method for treating diabetes? A new method that could free millions of Americans from the misery of insulin shots? Is it possible that scientists may have misdiagnosed a notable number of diabetic patients? The new award-winning documentary Journey To A Miracle: Freedom From Insulin tells a story about a newly discovered form […]

FOODUCATE APP: ANALYZE FOOD LABELS

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I use my cell phone to keep track of my credit cards, maintain my calendar, surf the the web and social media, save all my contact information, send and receive text messages and more, but I am not really an APP person. A friend of mine recently introduced me to an app called Fooducate. I find fooducate useful in […]

REVERSING TYPE 2 DIABETES STARTS WITH IGNORING THE GUIDELINES, SAYS DR. SARAH HALLBERG

Would it surprise you to find out that nearly 50% of adult Americans now have diabetes or pre-diabetes? That’s nearly 120 million adult Americans! Not shocking enough? It’s also been shown that nearly 16- to 25% of normal weight adults are insulin resistant, which leads to obesity and Type 2 diabetes. There is a question that you […]

CAN I GO TANNING WITH DIABETES?

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Summer is here. That means one thing; longer, sunnier days. It will be nice to lay on the porch or at the beach and suntan. However, I have recently discovered that certain symptoms of diabetes such as dehydration, hypoglycemia, and heat exhaustion may occur while suntanning. Diabetes and Tanning If you are undergoing treatment for lupus or diabetes, […]

AN UNCOMMON FRUIT BENEFICIAL FOR DIABETES

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Fruits have been known as a good source of fiber, antioxidants, and minerals, and for their role in preventing vitamin deficiencies. American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends a list of fruits for a diabetes-friendly diet. USDA’s MyPlate encourages making half your plate fruits and vegetables for healthy eating. There are several fruits that are recommended for diabetes. Here is […]

A NUTTY WAY TO PREVENT TYPE II DIABETES

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Almonds Can Help With Blood Glucose Control Our nutty way to prevent Type II diabetes involves Almonds. Almonds are nutritious and incredibly healthy; they are crunchy and delicious for a good snack, and most importantly require little to no preparation. In this article we are going to look at the unique nutritious content of Almonds […]

FROM DIABANEIN TO DIABETES

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Origins of Diabetes Apollonius of Memphis is thought to have first coined the name “diabetes,” meaning to go through or siphon. This is significant because of the disease’s ability to drain a patient of more urine than the fluid they consume. First Recordings of Diabetes Diabetes was first recorded in English, in the form diabete, in a […]

SHOULD SUGAR BE DISCONTINUED IN OUR DIET?

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There is a considerable amount of evidence that high levels of sugar are associated with premature aging, heart disease, obesity and even some cancers. Let’s of course not forget, sugar is the biggest culprit in diabetes. Many health experts are now calling for a significant reduction in recommended daily sugar intake, while others are asking […]

BARLEY FOR DIABETES

Barley can help improve blood sugar levels and reduce appetite Known to be a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin B, barley is a high-fiber grain that helps lower cholesterol, reduces the risk of heart disease and aids regularity. Now researchers at Lund University, Sweden, claim that barley is a super food. They conducted a study that shows […]

THE GREEN EFFECT: BENEFITS OF GREEN TEA FOR DIABETES

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Green tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, and not without cause. It has been mostly known for its antioxidants, but also for improving brain function, lowering risk of cancer, and burning fat.  But did you know it could also benefit diabetes?! Background: How I came to know green tea To be honest […]