Keeping the Blood Sugar Spikes Away
by Grace Rivers, RDN, CDCES A fast rise in your blood sugar can occur for many reasons. But the spikes that happen after eating can be managed, leaving you in more control of your day. What causes a blood sugar spike? A blood sugar spike after eating can result from Continue Reading
Qigong & Diabetes – How This Little Known Ancient Practice Can Reverse Diabetes
by Justin Fowler-Lindner, a former EMT turned health writer Could a 5,000-year old ancient self-healing art really help treat modern-day diabetes? According to recent research, qigong is your new secret weapon for better health. Breathe deeply, move gently, and channel your vital life energy to lower blood sugar and promote Continue Reading
Effects of Meditation on Blood Sugar, Insulin & Diabetes
by Justin Fowler-Lindner, a former EMT turned health writer Meditation doesn’t just calm the mind. According to recent studies, it may also help with blood sugar, insulin and diabetes. Let’s take a closer look at how mindfulness meditation can improve the quality of life for diabetics… What Is Mindfulness Meditation? Continue Reading
How Can I Lower My Blood Sugar?
by Justin Fowler-Lindner, a former EMT turned health writer This is the question on every diabetic’s mind! After all, so much of our lives revolve around worrying about that pesky blood sugar. Luckily, with the right techniques you can live a comfortable, low blood-sugar life. Dangers of High Blood Sugar Continue Reading
How Alcohol Impacts Blood Sugar
by Jessica Pyhtila, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP When you have diabetes, it is important to pay attention to everything that goes into your body. This includes alcohol. Drinking has an effect on many substances in the body, including the chemicals that regulate blood sugar. Further, these effects are not always predictable: Continue Reading