A major new study finds that swapping out refined carbs for whole foods in low-carb diets can significantly reduce inflammation, offering a clear path to better long-term health. Study: Low Carbohydrate Diet Patterns that Favor High Quality Carbohydrates are Associated with Beneficial Long-term Changes in Biomarkers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in the Framingham Offspring … Read more
Intakes of dietary fiber, high-quality and total carbohydrates in midlife were favorably linked to healthy aging and other positive health outcomes in older women, according to a new study by researchers from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The … Read more
Ginger has many health benefits, but it may interact with medications or their absorption. Avoid ginger if taking blood thinners, diabetes medication or some heart meds. Consuming up to 4 grams per day is considered safe if you have no underlying medical conditions. Ginger is a versatile ingredient that wears many hats—it’s a food, a … Read more
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China’s Diabetes Guide Offers New Blood Sugar Targets for Elderly New guidelines from China suggest potentially safer blood sugar control ranges for elderly individuals diagnosed with diabetes. the ”china’s Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes in the Elderly (2024 Edition)” outlines specific recommendations tailored to this demographic. While the guide’s specific recommendations were not … Read more
If you eat a snack – a meatball, say, or a marshmallow – how will it affect your blood sugar? It’s a surprisingly tricky question: the body’s glycemic response to different foods varies based on individual genetics, microbiomes, hormonal fluctuations, and more. Because of that, providing personalized nutritional advice – which can help manage diabetes, … Read more
New research reveals that smoothies—especially those with blended seeds—may help regulate blood sugar, challenging long-standing dietary limits and opening the door to smarter nutritional guidance. Study: Not just a health kick: time to re-evaluate the role of smoothies in glycaemic response and healthy eating. Image Credit: Bon Appetit / Shutterstock In a recent perspective piece published in … Read more
Relatively inexpensive and accessible self-management interventions to help people manage Type 2 diabetes have been found to significantly reduce the blood sugar marker used to diagnose and manage the disease. The new study led by researchers from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health found that participation in three types of virtual diabetes self-management interventions in both rural and urban … Read more
Wearable mobile health technology could help people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) to stick to exercise regimes that help them to keep the condition under control, a new study reveals. Researchers studied the behaviour of recently-diagnosed T2D patients in Canada and the UK as they followed a home-based physical activity programme – some of whom … Read more
New research reveals how plant-based flavonoids can regulate gut hormones like GLP-1 and ghrelin, offering a natural strategy to manage insulin resistance and slow the progression of type 2 diabetes. Study: The Emerging Role of Flavonoids in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Regulating the Enteroendocrine System. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI Generator / Shutterstock.com A … Read more