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Prevalence of Prediabetes on the Rise: Understanding the Risks

11/10/23

Prediabetes is a preoccupying health issue that is growing on a global scale. According to a recent study published by PubMed, the prevalence of prediabetes has increased dramatically over the years, from 22.0% to 33.1% among the American adult population. Understanding this phenomenon and its implications is essential for preventing the progression to type 2 […]

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Diabetes

Cholesterol-lowering ‘portfolio diet’ also reduces blood pressure, study finds

27/11/15

TORONTO, Nov.7, 2015 – A diet developed for reducing cholesterol also lowers blood pressure, a St. Michael’s Hospital study has found. The research, published today in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease, was a secondary analysis of data collected for a 2011 study on the effect of the ‘portfolio diet’ on cholesterol. The portfolio diet lowered […]

Cardiovascular Health

Effective Treatments for NASH: What Science Tells Us

31/03/23

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a condition that occurs when the liver becomes inflamed and damaged due to the accumulation of fat in the liver. It is a form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and can lead to serious complications such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. The prevalence of NASH is on the rise, and […]

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Functional Insulin Therapy: A New Model Educational Approach for Type 1 Diabetes Patients

11/10/23

Type 1 diabetes is a complex medical condition that requires precise insulin management to keep blood glucose levels under control. This article explores an innovative model of education and management for patients with this form of diabetes. 1. Functional Insulin Therapy Functional insulin therapy is an individualized approach to the management of type 1 diabetes. […]

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Diabetes

What happens after the Intermittent fasting journey?

08/02/23

How do I return to a balanced diet following a fast? How you go about breaking a fast is a key step that requires special attention. First, you should start gradually, eating food with high nutritional value (fruits, vegetables, wholewheat cereals, legumes…) and adjust their portions. The app will calculate your caloric needs on a […]

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The different diets used in the treatment of epilepsy

17/11/23

The ketogenic or keto diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet that has been used since the 1920s to treat epilepsy, especially in those with drug-resistant epilepsy. Its main goal is to induce the state of ketosis, in which the body uses ketones produced from dietary and stored fat as its main source of energy instead […]

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Best Diets for Healthy Eating | US News Best Diets

26/11/15

The last thing you want from a diet is a risk to your health. Any diet should provide sufficient calories and not fall seriously short on important nutrients or entire food groups. The Best Diets for Healthy Eating rankings weigh nutritional completeness and safety, with particular emphasis on safety, based on ratings in those categories […]

Healthy Eating

UEA research shows high protein foods boost cardiovascular health

02/12/15

The really surprising thing that was found is that amino acid intake has as much of an effect on blood pressure as established lifestyle risk factors such as salt intake, physical activity and alcohol consumption. For arterial stiffness, the association was similar to the magnitude of change previously associated with not smoking. Beneficial daily amounts […]

Cardiovascular Health

Carb Counting Methods Explained

23/11/15

There are only 2 different carb counting methods and they are much simpler to use than you think. Let’s go over them together here and clear up any confusion. Read the full article at: diabetesmealplans.com This article wisely recommends eating a whole foods anti-inflammatory diet that is lower in carbohydrates.As they say, one key point […]

Healthy Eating

What is a keto diet?

16/11/22

A ketogenic diet is a strict low carb diet where most of your calories come from fats. The macronutrient distribution for this diet consists of 60 to 80% fats, 10 to 15% proteins and less than 10% carbohydrates. When most of your calories come from carbohydrates, your body converts them into glucose to produce energy, […]

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Six good resolutions to take in 2018

04/01/18

The dawn of a new year is an opportunity to review the good and bad habits which had prevailed during the previous year. Millions around the world make the familiar New Year’s resolutions to go on a diet or join a gym. At DietSensor, we believe there are simple ways to achieve your healthy goals, […]

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