by oncall | Jun 14, 2021 | Diabetes prevention, Food
Can Cinnamon Help Control Sugar Levels in People with Prediabetes? A small new study found that cinnamon helped to stabilize blood sugar levels compared to a placebo in patients with prediabetes. Researchers theorize that compounds in cinnamon have both metabolic and...
by oncall | Jun 14, 2021 | Food
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is caused due to a lack of insulin in the body. The lack of insulin and corresponding elevation of glucagon lead to an increased release of glucose by the liver (a process that is normally suppressed by insulin) from...
by oncall | Jun 14, 2021 | Food, Testing
Understanding How Food Affects Your Blood Sugar Food has a direct effect on blood glucose. Some foods raise blood glucose more than others. An important part of managing diabetes is knowing what and how much to eat, and following an eating plan that fits your...
by oncall | Jun 14, 2021 | Food
Can A Low-Calorie Diet Help Diabetes Patients? A very low-calorie diet has been shown to help patients with diabetes control their blood sugar, according to new research from the University of Pittsburg Medical. After 6 months, 12% of participants were in remission,...
