Results from a study appearing in the May 2010 issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, suggest that women with type 2 diabetes who ate the most bran had a 35% lower risk of death from heart disease. As a component of whole grain, bran is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends people with diabetes maintain a blood pressure level less than 130/80. Did you know that two out of three people with diabetes have high blood pressure?
I have a mission with my new cookbook. I want you to “eat what you love” and still help you live healthy.
What if I told you that one of the best long-term strategies for a healthy body and managing your blood sugar is to indulge in all the foods you love. Hard to believe? Well, it’s […]
You’ve probably heard this time and time again – take care of your body, and your body will take care of you. Here are my 10 daily essentials for a healthier you:
Because glucose is the main energy source for your muscles, nerves and blood vessels, healthy blood sugar levels will help maintain healthy biological functions.
The longer you have diabetes and the less control you have over your blood glucose, the higher the risk of complications. Sexual dysfunction is a complication that results from damage to the blood […]
Did you know that gum disease can lead to a heart attack? Did you know that the bacteria in dental plaque can enter into your blood stream through bleeding gums and stick to your heart valves? Do I have your attention? I hope so! When you spit after brushing your teeth, does your saliva appear to […]
To continue our exploration of diabetes and heart health during American Heart Month, I would like to introduce you to pulse oximetry, also known as “pulse ox.” In a nutshell, pulse oximetry devices measure how much oxygen is in your blood. Low oxygen saturation (hypoxemia) in blood can impede body function and harm vital tissues, resulting […]
Love is in the air this month – that is, love for another as well as yourself. One way to build and maintain that “self-love” is by eating and exercising your way to a healthy heart.
February is American Heart Month and with this come scary statistics about heart disease being the #1 cause of death. Steps […]
Far more than any other football game, the Super Bowl is a sporting event like no other, watched and celebrated by millions coast to coast at parties big and small. No matter what the outcome of the game may be, on Super Bowl Sunday, one thing is for certain – there is a “super bowl” of […]
Everyone wants a good night’s sleep. When you get that, you wake up refreshed and have the alertness to perform your job, do your chores and participate in your favorite recreational activities.
Did you know that problems with sleep can affect your HbA1C (hemoglobin A1C) and your morning glucose?