Wounds or injuries in persons with diabetes or chronically high blood sugar levels can be very dangerous. Particularly in diabetics whose blood sugars are high, the body loses many important nutrients that is normally uses in the fight against infections. Some of these nutrients include the mineral zinc and vitamin C. The high blood sugar levels often lead over time to … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies for Healing Wounds in Diabetes or High Blood Sugar Levels
Foods that Lower Blood Sugar – Low Glycemic Foods
Foods that lower blood sugar may be a not-quite-correct term. There are some food-herbs that can lower blood sugar, based on scientific research - those would include cinnamon and prickly pear. However, many foods that , when digested, do not raise your blood sugar very high have what is called a lower glycemic index food. Many of that type of low glycemic food also bring in … [Read more...] about Foods that Lower Blood Sugar – Low Glycemic Foods
Nuts For You? Consider Nuts over Carbs to Lower Your Blood Sugar
All fats are not bad for your health - recent dietary guidelines have changed to allow for more healthful foods like certain nuts in the diet of diabetics and people wanting to support their health in other ways. Researchers recently reported on a study in which they looked at 117 type 2 diabetic people eating one of three different food programs - mixed nuts, muffins, or half … [Read more...] about Nuts For You? Consider Nuts over Carbs to Lower Your Blood Sugar
Simple but True – Lifestyle Changes Can Lower Blood Sugar and Your Risk of Getting Diabetes
While genetics can play a role in developing diabetes, many studies point to the ability of lifestyle changes as a way to beat your "destiny" and reduce your risk of elevated blood sugar and type 2 diabetes. Here's the story... By Editor, on September 7th, 2011 A new study has found that each of five healthy lifestyle factors incrementally lowered one's risk of getting … [Read more...] about Simple but True – Lifestyle Changes Can Lower Blood Sugar and Your Risk of Getting Diabetes
Resveratrol in Early Life Might Reduce the Risk for High Blood Sugar in Adulthood
It is always a bit risky to assume that what researchers learn from rats and mice can apply to human beings and their blood sugar levels. But, many discoveries about health begin with laboratory studies in animals. A recent study of the super antioxidant resveratrol is worth a look, even though it was done on lab rats. The press release from the investigators tells us that … [Read more...] about Resveratrol in Early Life Might Reduce the Risk for High Blood Sugar in Adulthood
