According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, someone is considered prediabetic it they have blood sugar levels higher than normal but are not yet in the diabetes range. If they do not take actions, 15 to 30 percent will develop diabetes within five years. Eating a handful of pistachios makes a great…
5 Best Home Blood Pressure Monitors
Do you suffer from high blood pressure—also referred to as HBP, or hypertension? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 29% of all American adults, or about 70 million, are estimated to have high blood pressure. To make matters worse, the CDC also states that only 52% of those individuals affected…
5 Healthier Alternatives to White Bread
Are you trying to decide between multigrain, whole wheat or rye bread? There are so many different types of bread on the supermarket shelves that it can be difficult to know which type of bread is best for you and your family. White bread made from refined white flour acts a lot like sugar once…
8 Tips For Exercising Safely In Hot Weather
Summertime is a great time to develop a regular outdoor exercise routine; the sun is shining more often, and there is typically less rain. Furthermore, adding an outdoor exercise routine to your schedule gives you a change of scenery, an opportunity to defeat workout boredom, and the ability to increase the intensity of your workout…
Is the Sugar in Fruits Bad for You?
When you are a diabetic, you tend to look at foods differently than other people do. When it comes to sweet or sugary items, you may often second-guess yourself when planning a meal. Considering the inherent sugar in fruits, you may question if certain foods are appropriate for you to eat. Even otherwise healthy foods,…
20 Long Lasting Celebrity Marriages
Studies have shown that people who are married or are in happy long-term relationships , particularly men, are less likely to die early and are less likely to die from heart disease or stroke. Here is a list 20 celebrity couples who are in healthy lifetime relationships along with some of their secrets. 1. Michael…
Can Cinnamon Help with Diabetes Treatment?
Chances are you have a bottle of cinnamon in your kitchen cabinet and chances are you never thought of using cinnamon as medicine. Cinnamon has been used medicinally since ancient times. This popular spice was used in ancient Egypt, China, and India for culinary and medicinal purposes, and its use has also been documented in…
Zika Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
The World Health Organization has designated the Zika virus a public health emergency of international concern, which researchers found to cause devastating birth defects. The spread of Zika virus in Brazil has been accompanied by an unprecedented rise in the number of children being born with unusually small heads—identified as microcephaly. In January 2016, the…
8 Travel Tips for People with Diabetes
Preparing for day-to-day tasks can require advanced preparation if you’ve got diabetes. How do you prepare for traveling, which can interrupt your diabetes care routine? Below you will find 8 suggestions for traveling when you have diabetes. 1. Pack Your supplies When you are traveling be sure your diabetes supplies are readily reachable. If you’re…
5 Delicious and Healthy Low-Carb Lunch Recipes
Whether you’re following a low-carb diet or trying to cut back on carbs to lose weight, it’s smart to plan a healthy, low-carb meal. Studies consistently show that low-carb diets have metabolic health benefits for many people, especially those with poorly managed type 2 diabetes. Low-carb diets are very effective at lowering blood triglycerides, which…