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Three Natural Ways To Lower Blood Sugar Without Meds Quick note before we get started - we are NOT advocating for anyone to stop taking their prescribed medications, or to use these in place of their current medication regimen.   1. The Low-Carb High-Fat (Keto) Diet For those of you...

What is the best diet for diabetes? There is so much information out there, it can be challenging to figure out what works and what doesn't. Luckily for you, we've done the research for you and will tell you exactly what the science says when it comes to managing blood...

How Important Is Exercise For Diabetes? The short answer is: exercise is very good for diabetes! Exercise is good for overall health, and diabetes is no exception. But exactly what kind of exercise should you do? How much? How intense? And how often? Those are the questions we'll be discussing below,...

What is the best diet for diabetes? There is so much information out there, it can be challenging to figure out what works and what doesn't. Different self-proclaimed health "gurus" espouse various programs, such as : low-carb meal plans DASH Mediterranean Diet Paleo “Good Fats” The Plate Method Intermittent Fasting...

Can Berberine Supplements Support Healthier Blood Sugar Levels? Berberine is a naturally occurring compound found in a variety of plants. It has been used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years to treat a variety of health concerns, but modern research is suggesting it may be useful in managing...

A simple trick to exercise more, and be happy doing it! "Exercise." What a funny word. For some, it brings a smile to their face. I'm sure you know folks who love to exercise. For many, the feeling is not so cheery. If you're reading this, I'd wager to bet...

What are macronutrients, and why do they matter? It's an excellent question, and one that is the subject of almost infinite debate on topics ranging from body composition, weight loss, general health, and, you guessed: diabetes. Lets start with the basics: what are macronutrients? You can think of macronutrients as the...

  What causes diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed and it’s progression is measured by one thing: blood sugar levels. There are various tests (fasting glucose, A1C, etc), but all of them are different measurements of your blood sugar. If your blood sugar levels are high or rising, your diabetes...

Can diabetic neuropathy be reversed? Right now the science says that nerve damaged caused by neuropathy can't be undone, but progression can be slowed or stopped, depending on how well a patient can manage their diabetes and blood sugar levels. When left untreated, high blood sugar levels can lead to...

Best and worst alcohol for diabetics One question we get asked a lot is: can I still drink if I have diabetes? Of course alcohol is not particularly great for anyone - diabetes or not - but if you're going to drink then you're going to drink, and that's fine....