Are Protein Shakes OK for People with Diabetes?

Protein shakes are used as nutritional supplements but why might they be an issue for diabetics? Learn about different protein shakes and nutrition tips.

Replacing diet beverages with water may help diabetic patients lose weight

In a study of 81 overweight and obese women with type 2 diabetes who usually consumed diet beverages and were on a weight loss program, those who substituted water for diet beverages after their…

What Does It Feel Like to Have High Blood Sugar Levels?

Learn about what it feels like to have high blood sugar levels and the symptoms that they cause.

Some fatty acids may raise women’s risk of type 2 diabetes

A study of more than 70,000 women has identified a link between high intake of certain fatty acids and increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes: Gene discovery could yield new treatments

Researchers have discovered a gene called TNFR5 that overexpresses in response to high levels of fat and sugar, destroying insulin-producing beta cells.

How reliable is the glycemic index?

The glycemic index may not be a reliable measure of the rise in blood sugar levels after eating, as it varies widely between people and times of eating.

All You Need to Know About the Glucose Tolerance Test

A simple blood test can often detect diabetes. If the test produces borderline results, a glucose tolerance test may help with the final diagnosis.

9 Diabetes Superfoods and How to Prepare Them

Learn all about nine different superfoods for people with diabetes. This article looks at walnuts, Ezekiel bread, and chia seeds among others.

More research needed on paleo diet for diabetics

Although the popular Paleolithic diet focuses on avoiding refined sugars and processed food, current evidence about any beneficial effect for people living with type 2 diabetes is inconclusive…

Eat more healthy fat to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes

Replacing carbohydrates and saturated fats with unsaturated fats appears to help lower the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, finds a meta-analysis.

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