Getting to the middle of potential health risks can literally start around your middle. Research shows that waist size plays a key factor in your health, especially as it relates to type 2 diabetes and other health issues.
Diabetes Overview Articles
Get motivated to lose weight!
If you have prediabetes, maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent you from getting diabetes. And, if you have diabetes, the good news is that studies have shown that losing even a little weight can improve your diabetes control and reduce the risk of complications.
Does having diabetes lead to muscle loss?
Everyone experiences some muscle loss as they age, but having diabetes can make you more susceptible to muscle loss even at a younger age
An introduction to key diabetes terms and what they mean
If you have diabetes, no doubt you’ve heard some key diabetes terms that keep cropping up in reading materials and in conversations with your healthcare providers. Here are some of the most common ones and what they mean, so you’ll always be in the loop.
Can eating sugar cause diabetes?
If you have diabetes, you’ve probably heard this question many times: “Can eating a lot of sugar cause diabetes?” The simple answer is no; however, there are some factors that are worth exploring.
Insulin resistance: what it is and how to prevent it
Normally, the insulin in your body allows your cells to convert blood sugar into energy. But when you have insulin resistance, your cells aren’t responding properly, which causes blood sugar levels to rise. Here’s a look at the signs of insulin resistance as well as the ways you can help prevent it from becoming a concern in your life.
