type 2 diabetes

Estimating how many people don’t know they have an illness is tricky business. But with a whole lot of advanced number crunching and careful analyzing, scientists think they have a good idea of how many folks in the United States have an undiagnosed case of diabetes. According to researchers, ... Read More ›

Could you be breathing in diabetes every time you inhale? As crazy as it sounds, scientists say it’s possible. Because a new study has revealed an unexpected link between diabetes and air pollution. We already knew that air pollution could have devastating effects on our health, of course. ... Read More ›

So, you’ve gotten your labs back and your blood sugar is high. Maybe your doc has even used the phrase pre-diabetes, or mentioned “metabolic syndrome. Things are getting serious, and it’s time to take action. But don’t panic. I know it doesn’t feel like it right now. But this is actually good ... Read More ›

It’s a modern epidemic that’s been decades in the making. Cases of diabetes continue to skyrocket. And the trend doesn’t appear to be reversing anytime soon. But while there are many factors fueling this deadly downward spiral, the amount of public misinformation out there certainly isn’t ... Read More ›

It’s summertime, and the living is easy. And it’s really no wonder why summer is the most popular season of the year. Things don’t seem as rushed. Everyone is a bit more laid back. And folks just seem friendlier somehow. But we all need to be careful that easy living doesn’t slip into ... Read More ›

After age 45, your risk for type 2 diabetes skyrockets. And while the disease isn’t a “normal” part of aging one study found that between the ages of 55-74 folks are seven times more likely to develop diabetes than those in the 20-34 year old range. In fact, according the ADA 25 percent of ... Read More ›

If you remember my advice about tackling anxiety and beating stress naturally, you may also recall learning about GABA. GABA is a neurotransmitter. When you’re feeling stressed, GABA helps puts the brakes on your overexcited brain circuitry. And if your levels happen to drop too low, it can ... Read More ›

Still drinking diet soda? Do me a favor. Put the can down. I’d like you to take a closer look at the latest research on these bad news drinks before you take another sip. We’ve literally been warning readers away from diet soda since we first hit the internet over nine years ago. These drinks ... Read More ›