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Foods to Help Prevent Diabetes

Since diabetes runs in my family, I am trying to do everything I can to avoid getting it. Diabetes statistics in the U.S. are staggering. Almost 26 million adults and children have diabetes. And, even more frightening, 79 million are pre-diabetic like myself. I’ve preached about how exercise and diet are great ways to starve off diabetes as long as possible, but there are also some foods that can help fight it. Bean Beans are a great way to raise your blood sugar levels very slowly because they are considered high-quality carbohydrates. And think of how many you have to … Continue reading →

When Your Child is Diagnosed with Diabetes

If your child has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you most likely have a list of questions concerning her care and her future. While the diagnosis of diabetes is not as devastating as it once was, it is still a serious condition and your child will suffer without proper diet and medical care. 1. Read this note to parents of children newly diagnosed with diabetes. It is important to know that you are not alone. There are teams of people working for a cure and medical staff that will take good care of your child. 2. Join the Juvenile Diabetes … Continue reading →

Scary Diabetes Prediction

A new study by the UnitedHealth Group’s Center for Health Reform and Modernization titled “The United States of Diabetes: Challenges and Opportunities in the Decade Ahead” predicts that by 2020 – just a mere ten years away – more than half of the American public will either have diabetes or be diagnosed as prediabetic. As someone who has a history of diabetes in her family, I find this to be a really scary finding. Both of my grandmothers were diagnosed with Type II diabetes when I was just a child. Once my father hit 55, he too was diagnosed with … Continue reading →

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes is when the person produces no insulin. Type 2 Diabetes is when a person does not product enough insulin. Type 1 diabetes is considered an autoimmune disease and it is thought to be inherited. Type 2 diabetes is often called adult onset diabetes as it occurs later in life. It is thought that being overweight is a leading contributor to this type of diabetes. While both seem to have genetic factors, Type 2 is often treated with and prevented by losing weight, exercising and healthy eating. While Type 2 Diabetes is sometimes referred to adult onset diabetes, … Continue reading →

Gestational Diabetes and Type II Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is generally described as different from other types of diabetes in that it is specific to pregnancy. In the vast majority of cases, gestational diabetes begins during pregnancy and resolves on its own after the baby is born. This is in contrast to women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes prior to pregnancy who will remain diabetic after the pregnancy. New research suggests this may not always be the case. The study, published in The Lancet, suggests women with gestational diabetes have more than seven times the chance of developing type 2 diabetes than women who don’t … Continue reading →

Preventing Type 1 Diabetes in Children

The prevalence of type 1 diabetes in European children has been increasing significantly over the past decades. Now, a ten year study is being conducted at the University of Helsinki, Finland, to try and determine whether modifications in early nutrition can help prevent type 1 diabetes from developing in at risk groups. A focus of the study is to determine if removing cow’s milk from the infants diet will have an influence on developing diabetes in the future. Because they are examining the effect of nutrition at a young age having an impact on the percentage of children developing type … Continue reading →

Overweight? You May Be At Risk For Diabetes!

Did you know that obesity is the leading factor for Type 2 Diabetes? It’s true. The greater your weight, the greater your resistance to insulin is, which means if you are clinically obese, like 30 percent of the population is estimated to be, your extra body mass may be preventing your body from effectively using insulin. To cut the risk of getting Type 2 Diabetes, experts say that even a moderate weight loss of 5-7% of your body weight can make a difference. For an adult weighing 200 pounds, that’s just 10-14 pounds. If you’ve already been diagnosed with Type … Continue reading →

Study Shows High Deductible Health Plans Are Helpful

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One of the things that may happen as health care reform continues is that many insurance companies could start offering health insurance that comes with a high deductible. Many people are concerned that this will cause those who have lower incomes to not get the health care they need, because of an inability to afford the deductible. However, a study seems to show that this is nothing more than a misconception. High deductible health insurance, as the name implies, comes with a high deductible that you must pay for, out of pocket, before the insurance will begin to provide coverage. … Continue reading →

Health Screening Checklist for Women

Most of us hate to think about it, but screenings are a way to keep us healthy. You are probably afraid that something bad may be found, but if you think about it, early detection is a good thing. So what are the 10 health screenings every woman should ask her doctor for? First of all, have your blood pressure checked. I think every time I go to the doctor, no matter what it is for, I get my blood pressure checked. You can have it checked at local pharmacies if nothing else. It may be harder to get your … Continue reading →

Avocado in Tortilla Cups: A Diabetic Recipe

Here is another diabetic recipe for you and your loved ones with diabetes to enjoy this holiday season. If you are interested in adding more of recipes like this to your recipe box please visit. DiabeticRecipes.com. Avocado in Tortilla Cups 10 6-inch corn tortillas vegetable cooking spray 3 large ripe avocados 2 cups (456 g) plain nonfat yogurt, drained 1 large plum tomato, seeded and finely minced 2 tablespoons (20 g) minced shallots or red onion 2 large cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili … Continue reading →