Growing up they called me “the one who puts herself to bed.” My habit of quietly slipping off to crawl under the covers was legendary. I was a morning person born into a family of night owls. I always had a nagging fear that I was missing out on the “good stuff” by being an early bird. And if ... Read More ›
Beating Diabetes
UPDATED:December 4, 2018
UPDATED:November 30, 2018
Don’t lose a leg or your LIFE to dangerous diabetes drugs
Recently I told you about the diabetes complication that few folks talk about… low blood sugar. With so much focus on HIGH blood sugar, it’s easy to overlook the dangers of your glucose level dropping too LOW. Because while most folks with diabetes think they would welcome basement low blood ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 26, 2018
How conveyor belt medicine could give you diabetes
Welcome to the age of conveyor belt medicine. Doctor’s visits move so fast these days it can feel like you’re just flying through your appointment. If you’re lucky, you get 15 minutes from start to finish. But some docs have their factory medicine routine so polished you slide in and out in 10 ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 26, 2018
Study: Long hours could send diabetes risk soaring 63%
There’s always so much to do. Especially at this time of the year. If you’re not in the middle of planning your OWN get together, you’re usually on your way to one. There’s the cleaning and shopping. And don’t forget your work, church, and charity obligations. But if you’re anything like me, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 14, 2018
Common prescription drug could raise diabetes risk 50%
When it comes to type 2 diabetes, genetics has a LOT to do with whether or not you develop the disease. And experts say environmental factors can play a role too. Regular exercise and avoiding belly-fat-building inflammatory foods could help you keep your numbers in check. And that, in turn, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 7, 2018
5 diabetes superfoods for “PERFECT” blood sugar
When you’re diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, eating becomes downright confusing. Every time you sit down for a meal, it can feel like you’re navigating a minefield. And after each finger stick, you practically have a nervous breakdown waiting to see your latest numbers. Sure, you know you ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 31, 2018
Crazy “CARROT cure” slashes diabetes and heart risk
You’ve probably heard the term metabolic syndrome before. Some doctors call it “pre-diabetes.” And that’s because when you get a diagnosis, it’s as if someone handed you a crystal ball. It predicts your future. Well, IF you don’t take steps to change it that is. Metabolic syndrome isn’t a ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 5, 2018
Over 50? #1 vitamin you should NEVER take
If you’re like more than half of Americans, you could be doing this daily “to stay healthy.” In fact, your doctor may have even TOLD you to do it. And you can’t blame him, because no one knew about this hidden danger years ago. You see, there’s an all-natural nutrient that many folks take ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 28, 2018
The smelly symptom which could mean you have diabetes
Bad breath? It’s an unpleasant part of life. One we all face it from time to time. No one likes to get a whiff of someone else’s stinky breath. But I think you’ll agree it’s even worse when you realize your own is offensive. Talk about embarrassing. But what if I told you that embarrassment ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 19, 2018
Red cabbage extract fights cholesterol & insulin resistance
How’s this for a startling statistic? 7 MILLION Americans could have diabetes and not know it. The number of people with undiagnosed pre-diabetes is even higher. And the bad news doesn’t end there. When your blood sugar goes up your LDL or so-called “bad cholesterol” and triglycerides tend to ... Read More ›
