type 2 diabetes
Early Intervention is Critical to Reverse Diabetes
April 1st, 2013Diabetes is a debilitating disease, and we see the effects on our bodies ranging from obesity and chronic fatigue up to blindness and even amputation.
Cooking, eating, and exercising to protect your cell healthBy Steven Joyal, MDHealth Care Crisis
March 1st, 2013The American healthcare system is openly in crisis. The public feels this and frustrations for many people have reached a boiling point. The crisis has two main drivers, which are closely interrelated.
The problem and the way outBy Jeffrey Hendricks, MDDiabeTEAS
February 1st, 2013Black tea consumption has been mathematically linked to a low prevalence of type 2 diabetes, according to data collected in 50 countries all over the world. In recent years, a great deal of interest has focused on the health benefits of green tea, which is thought to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Health News: Mindful Eating Equals Lower Weight and Blood Sugar
January 1st, 2013Eating mindfully, or consuming food in response to physical cues of hunger and fullness, is just as effective as adhering to nutrition-based guidelines in reducing weight and blood-sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.
Health News: Higher Selenium Levels Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk
September 1st, 2012Increased levels of selenium in the body may be associated with a 25-percent reduction in the risk of type-2 diabetes, says a new study from Korea and Harvard.
The results from the study showed that increasing levels of selenium in toenails were associated with lower risks of diabetes according to Diabetes Care.
Stop Type 2 Diabetes
August 1st, 2012Your doctor says that your fasting blood glucose (FBG) is “normal,” but nonetheless, a concentration of 90 mg/dL is above last year’s result. He sends you home with a clean bill of health; should you dismiss this as casually as your doctor did?
Insulin resistance is your body's early warning system. Look for it to find out if diabetes has its foot inside the door.By Craig GustafsonThe Sweetness of Life
July 1st, 2012Part of truly appreciating our human experience is enjoying the sweetness of life—a perfectly ripe peach, a fresh slice of homemade bread, or a scoop of chocolate ice cream. However, at a time when we have access to the world’s rich variety of sweet delicacies more than ever before, the number of people with difficulties metabolizing sugar in their bloodstream soars.
A Mind-Body Approach to DiabetesBy Sheila Patel, MDFight Back!
March 1st, 2012Dr. Julian Whitaker, MD, shares some advice for developing an action plan against diabetes. He talks to us about pharmaceutical drugs, supplements, and the importance of a complete lifestyle change in order to beat diabetes.
Diet, supplements, and exercise are all crucial in reversing type 2 diabetes.by Dick BensonA Call for Change
March 1st, 2012There is a fine line between diabetes and obesity. The two conditions share such an intimate relationship that it’s often difficult to distinguish which one precedes the other. One thing is certain, though—they are definitely related and many professionals now group the distinct diseases together into a unique, brand-new epidemic—introducing diabesity.
The link between diabetes and obesity is undeniable. How does this change our outlook?by Cara LucasFighting Type 2 Diabetes Without Drugs
March 1st, 2012One of the worst and most obvious mistakes being made in conventional medicine today is the aggressive treatment of type 2 diabetes with oral drugs.
Why cause even more health problems with the use of medication?by Julian Whitaker, MD
