Poor diabetes control can lead to diabetic neuropathies—damage to the nerves in the body. Nerves are the messengers in our body that ... Read More
Diabetes
Black History of Health: Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was one of the great American anti-slavery leaders of the 1800s. Born a slave in Maryland, he quickly learned that God ... Read More
5 Top Meal Delivery Services for Type 2 Diabetics
If you have Type 2 diabetes and struggle to find the time and energy to meal plan, grocery shop, and prepare meals, you may want to consider ... Read More
Diabetes Alert: Do Starchy Vegetables Spike Your Blood Sugar?
People with diabetes are frequently told to avoid eating potatoes and other starchy vegetables because of the perception that these foods ... Read More
The 1 Hour Workout That Undoes 8 Hours Of Sitting
A job that requires you to sit all day can be a detriment to your health. If you work in an office setting you’ll know what I’m talking ... Read More
Creole Cornbread Dressing
Tired of the same old dishes during the holidays (Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas)? Why not add a little kick to your dressing with this ... Read More
Why Being Thin Doesn’t Automatically Make You Healthy
Some are under the assumption that being thin means being healthy. People who haven't a clue of what an artery looks like are quick to tell ... Read More
Diabetes Drug Recalled Expanded Due to Cancer-Causing Contaminant
A recall of diabetes drugs has expanded to four lots of the widely used type 2 diabetes medication, metformin. They are being recalled ... Read More
Dust Off Your Scale and Prevent Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season is right around the corner. This festive season brings eggnog, gingerbread cookies, minty candy canes, and sausage ... Read More
The ONE Time You Shouldn’t Drink Lemon Water
Lemon water has long been touted as one of the healthiest drinks. But there are times that you actually should reconsider and try another ... Read More
8 Herbs and Spices To Liven Up Your Meals
Historically, alternative treatments—herbs, poultices, and other concoctions—were all we had to improve health and ward off disease. Once we ... Read More
15 Diabetes Friendly Snacks
If you're like most people, the thought of snacking comes along with a bit of trepidation. You believe that snacking can be a part of a ... Read More