Special Health Alerts
Americans spend an average of 40 billion dollars per year on coffee and 54 % of American adults consume it on a daily basis. Some good news for all of you coffee drinkers out there is that emerging evidence suggests that drinking coffee may do more than just give you that extra energy boost to get through your day; it may also reduce your risk for developing type-2 diabetes. In fact, one study, conducted in 2009, found that individuals who …
Diabetes is a disorder where the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin, which is the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. As a result of this inability, diabetic individuals experience chronic high blood sugar levels. Obesity is the number one risk factor for the development of diabetes and more than 80% of type-2 diabetics, (the type of diabetes that is caused primarily by lifestyle factors) are overweight or obese. There are a lot of myths surrounding diabetes …
Diabetics are generally characterized with elevated blood sugar levels that need immediate control in order to prevent further medical complications. Diabetics regulate their glucose levels through the administration of insulin or by monitoring the type and amount of food consumed on a regular basis. A diabetic diet usually consists of low-sugar food items that prevent an increase in blood glucose levels. Diabetics are also advised to engage in daily exercise regimens in order to burn any carbohydrates that they have …
With the increased levels of obesity in Canada, there has been a correlated increase in the number of people being diagnosed with Type II diabetes. Due to the serious complications that can occur with diabetes, many diabetics are searching for a diabetes cure. Research has started to look at alternatives to traditional medicinal treatment for diabetes as well as for a diabetes cure. The role of cinnamon in the treatment of diabetes has been investigated by a number of researchers …
