Diabetes

Staying Active with Diabetes

July 25, 2019

Diabetes is a chronic disease in which food is not properly used to absorb energy, and results in high amounts of sugar in the blood. Fortunately, diabetes can be managed with proper nutrition, medication, and physical activity. Why is physical activity important? Lifestyle changes, such as physical activity, that moderately […]

Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions, Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Health, Vegetarian & Vegan

Managing Diabetes on a Vegetarian Diet

July 25, 2019

A vegetarian diet can be helpful in the management of diabetes, and has the potential to offer additional benefits as well. The advantages depend on the type of diet followed, as well as individual food choices. The advantages can include: Better weight management — This is possibly due to the […]

Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions, Nutrition and Health

Types of Diabetes

July 24, 2019

There are different types of diabetes, each with a different underlying cause. All types are linked to long-term health complications that result from elevated levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood, a condition known as hyperglycemia. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas produces little to no insulin, the hormone […]