Von Claudia Shannon

Nature Vs. Nurture: what Fuels Obesity, Diabetes?

Can epigenetics explain the rising rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes? DNA methylation is one type of epigenetic modification. In an article in t...

Delicious Recipes to Lower Your A1C Levels

Note: If making yogurt isnâ€™t something you see yourself doing, you can still purchase plain yogurt at the grocery store (that has no added sugar)...

3,000 Steps Five Days a Week Wards Off Diabetes

The investigators found that those with a higher daily step count over the five year period generally had a lower BMI, lower waist to hip ratio, an...

How Bananas Affect Diabetes and Blood Sugar Levels

Without proper diabetes management, you may experience blood sugar spikes after eating high carb foods or have constantly high blood sugar levels, ...

Yoga Mudras to Reduce The Effects of Diabetes

With regular practice, you will see a reduction in weight and a decrease in sugar levels. You can practice this mudra while sitting in the Vajrasan...

What is The Honeymoon Period in Type 1 Diabetes?

Your insulin needs may change throughout your life, but you wonâ€™t have another honeymoon period. This is because with type 1 diabetes, your immun...

Glucerna for Diabetes: Preparation, Pros, and Cons

Glucerna is available for purchase online and retails in major pharmaceuticals, health stores, and grocery shops. Along with these key nutrients, G...

Should You Drink Tequila If You Have Diabetes?

If you have diabetes, itâ€™s important to know that drinking alcohol may affect your blood sugar levels. Agavins in the tequila plant may provide h...

Healthy Cereal Brands for Diabetes

The glycemic index, or GI, measures how quickly carbohydrates raise your blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, itâ€™s best to choose foods with...

Zapping Your Pancreas to Help Manage Your Diabetes

Ulloa and his team began a study in 2014 transmitting short electrical pulses via acupuncture needles into mice with sepsis. Prior to Ulloaâ€™s tre...

What to Know About Diabetes Prevalence and Management in Asia

Asian Americans are 40 percent more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than non-Hispanic whites. Asians are also more likely to develop diabetes ...

Tips to Treat Swollen Feet from Diabetes

Excess swelling of the feet and ankles caused by accumulation of fluid in the tissues is called edema. When your blood doesnâ€™t circulate properly...