Type 2 diabetes can destroy your quality of life in many ways. It can cause severe fatigue, erectile dysfunction, vision loss, hearing impairment, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s.
But the common diabetes complication that is most feared may be the loss of a limb.
When type 2 diabetes progresses, patients often suffer neuropathy. This is nerve and circulation damage caused by high blood sugar. … Read More
The holiday season is all about eating, drinking, and being merry. But if you struggle with weight issues, you know what the drill is…
You have to use your willpower to keep carbs to a minimum. And during the holidays, many of us consume a lot of carbohydrates through alcoholic drinks.
But there are low-carb drink choices that are delicious and festive.… Read More
Chronic inflammation is the enemy of your body and your brain.
Scientists have come to see inflammation as the common factor behind some of the worst diseases plaguing mankind, including Alzheimer’s.i
But now a study shows that certain foods fight brain inflammation and the age-related memory problems that come with it.ii
Research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has found that high-fiber foods help slow brain aging.… Read More
Many of us repeat the same cycle every year…
During the holidays we eat, drink, and be merry.
Then we step on the scale in January to discover how much weight
we’ve packed on. Much of the rest of the year is spent trying to lose it.
Of course, it would be easier and healthier if we could enjoy the holidays without ending up the size of Santa. … Read More
Chronic inflammation is the root cause of many serious illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s.
Harvard University researchers go even further.
They say inflammation may cause all disease. They call it the “unifying theory” of disease.i
But inflammation can also be lifesaving. It is the body’s natural response to injury and illnesses. The process involves white blood cells and other immune substances attacking viruses and bacteria that invade your body. … Read More
Ron Carlson was determined not to let diabetes stop him from doing the things he loved.
He was an avid outdoorsman. He looked forward to deer hunting every fall in his native Minnesota. And he loved riding his motorcycle.
Ron was told that his high blood sugar could cause nerve and vision damage.… Read More