Yogurt is a popular food in many cultures around the world. Most of us are familiar with yogurt as a nutritious snack or part of a healthy breakfast. What you may not know is that yogurt may play a role in diabetes prevention and weight loss.
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Brain health in diabetes: where does dementia fit in?
Learn about diabetes and dementia and find out why people with diabetes have an increased risk. Learn what you can do to minimize the chance of developing the condition.
What is diabetes mellitus?
Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that can happen for two reasons: 1) your body can’t produce insulin; or 2) your body can’t use the insulin that it produces.
Is Paleo for me?
By now you’ve likely heard the buzz around Paleo! Read on to find out exactly what the paleo diet includes—and if people with diabetes should consider it.
Sleep disturbances
Diabetes and sleep are very closely linked: having diabetes can result in sleep disturbances, and not sleeping well is actually a risk factor for diabetes. Two of the more common sleep ailments among people with diabetes are insomnia and sleep apnea.
10 foods and herbs that may help to lower your blood sugar
When you eat is important when you have diabetes to help keep your blood sugar levels in check, but so is what you eat. The list of foods and herbs below, have shown promise in helping to lower blood sugar.