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Spotlight on the glycemic index: A good guide to good carbs

Spotlight on the glycemic index: A good guide to good carbs

09/03/18
Carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, potato, rice and legumes, form the very basis of our diet and are essential energy sources, but are they all created equal? The terms Simple sugars and complex carbohydrates have been used for years to classify carbohydrates according to their molecular structure. It was believed that simple sugars were rapidly […]
Physical exercise: an ally in the fight against diabetes

Physical exercise: an ally in the fight against diabetes

11/10/23
Diabetes is an increasingly common medical condition that can have serious health consequences. However, recent scientific studies suggest that a powerful weapon in the management of diabetes may be more achievable than you thought: physical exercise. Overview of diabetes Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels. There are two main types […]
Prevalence of Prediabetes on the Rise: Understanding the Risks

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 […]
Carb counting lesson #1: How to lower blood sugar naturally through diet

Carb counting lesson #1: How to lower blood sugar naturally through diet

21/11/15
How do you lower blood sugar naturally through diet?When you can focus on 2 things, great changes will occur – guaranteed! Read the full article at: diabetesmealplans.com For people with Type 2 Diabetes, counting carbs to limit them is not something natural. It needs time and efforts. DietSensor will help you by reading the carbs […]
Shared risk factors lead to diabetes, heart disease and cancer, says major AACR symposium

Shared risk factors lead to diabetes, heart disease and cancer, says major AACR symposium

08/04/16
In a major symposium at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2015, University of Colorado Cancer Center investigator Tim Byers, MD, MPH, describes research showing the link between cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. “Understanding the similarities and differences in how these risk factors create cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease could aid the ways […]
Controlling blood pressure, sugar, cholesterol linked to lower cardiovascular disease

Controlling blood pressure, sugar, cholesterol linked to lower cardiovascular disease

28/04/16
While controlling blood pressure, blood sugar and LDL-cholesterol levels reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes, only 7 percent of diabetic participants in three major heart studies had recommended levels of these three factors, according to research from the Heart Disease Prevention Program at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. […]
Diabetes Self-Management: you are the one in the driver’s seat

Diabetes Self-Management: you are the one in the driver’s seat

01/12/15
Having diabetes doesn’t mean the game is over. Here’s how to score a touchdown against the disease. Read the full article at: health.usnews.com DietSensor will provide you with the easiest solution to count the carbs in your meals before eating! Beyond carb counting DietSensor is about food choices for healthy diet: you scan your food […]
Amputations caused by diabetes now at 20 per day

Amputations caused by diabetes now at 20 per day

05/09/16
  Diabetes UK say the number of amputations linked to the disease is rising The number of amputations in Britain is now 7,370 a year – up from 7,042 Chris Askew, of Diabetes UK, said the new figure is a ‘huge concern’     Read the full article at: www.dailymail.co.uk New figures, released by Diabetes UK and […]
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