Click to registerIf you find yourself tossing and turning every night, you’re probably at risk for developing diabetes. No, an occasional night of restless sleep isn’t the defining factor between you and diabetes; however, a new study has explored the ways poor sleeping habits can …
Click to registerWorking overtime increases the risk of diabetes in women. Learn how gender differences are making you more susceptible to stress-related disease. A new study of over 7000 workers in Ontario, Canada concluded that women who regularly work overtime (more than 45 hours per …
Click to registerIn the world of medical science, it seems as though researchers from different schools of thought find it hard to agree with one another. But when it comes to gut health, the consensus is pretty clear: the microbes in our guts are vital …
Click to registerAs a functional medicine provider, I spend endless amounts of time educating my diabetic patients about the importance of diet. Of course, they’ve heard dietary advice before, but it often follows conventional routes of pairing insulin with carbohydrates, eating less fat, and losing …
Click to registerYou’ve probably already heard that if you’re going to stay healthy, you’ll need the sun’s help. Vitamin D deficiency has long been linked to chronic illnesses, but a new study has found that vitamin D can specifically target diabetes and help improve the …
Click to registerTypes 1 and 2 diabetes are well known, but what about the three other forms that no one is talking about? Yes, there are three “hidden” forms of diabetes that receive little, if any, attention or treatment. You may not fit into the …
Click to registerDiabetics are sick and tired of following all the “rules” and still not seeing the results they need to kick diabetes for good. Nutrition, exercise, and stress management can’t be overlooked but these basics may not be enough. Don’t despair, here are four …
Click to registerNutrition is undeniably valuable for improving type 2 diabetes, but nutrition alone, is not enough to leave diabetes in the dust. The great news is that your body is resilient, but just like any machine, it requires standard care and maintenance in order …
Click to registerFor diabetics, the saying “you are what you eat” could not be truer because if you don’t fuel your body with the proper foods, the results can be devastating. Unknowingly, processed foods, pesticides and food sensitivities can be the cause of constant inflammation …
Click to registerWith 1 in 4 diabetics suffering from depression, it is no surprise that patients and doctors, alike, want to know why. In fact, they often develop from many of the same underlying problems. Let’s take a look at what is at the root …