Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conference (TEASER VLOG)

According to the Journal of Biological Rhythms, April 2017, the amount of light we see in the morning can affect our blood sugar and fat levels. Scientists at the University of Amsterdam and several other research institutions in the Netherlands compared Type 2 diabetic men with non-diabetic men exposed to either dim or bright light at 0730. Eight lean, healthy men and eight males who had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes were exposed to either 4000 lux or 10 lux of light for an hour. Each participant was given a 600 calorie breakfast.

Sometimes it may seem like there is too much fuss about carbohydrates. Rarely, if ever, are they neglected in a diet or nutrition conversation? But is their importance overstated? And just how accurate is the information spread about carbohydrates?These are profound questions beyond the scope of this discussion. That said, we will touch on these topics indirectly as we talk about timing and consumption of carbohydrates. Type 2 diabetics are aware their carbohydrate intake has an effect on their body’s blood sugar. Which leads us to our first point: carbohydrates need not be totally avoided, because they are not altogether harmful.

The Center for Disease Control(CDC) reports that there are over 30 million Americans living with diabetes. Many diseases and conditions like diabetes may have overlapping symptoms that could be difficult for a diagnosis. With that being said, individuals need to evaluate their symptoms in order to help their medical professional make an informed diagnosis.

One important way to discover whether a product works is to study how it works. If a mechanism can be defined, then we have good evidence the treatment is effective. In May 2017, the journal Current Diabetes Review reported on a study on natural products for treating Type 2 diabetes. Investigators at the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Florianopolis, Brazil reviewed all the articles they could find concerning scientific testing of molecules from plant species purported to be therapeutic against Type 2 diabetes. The following molecules reportedly have anti-diabetic activity with defined ways of working.

If you are like many people, you have neglected your well-being for longer than you would like to admit. Usually, it is only when one realizes they have not been fair to their health they decide to change. Is it your moment? It may be time to change a few things in your life, particularly by adopting new habits and eliminating the ones causing you harm. Notably, this likely includes your diet and physical activity patterns, because these are the two most important factors in determining your health and well-being.

A species of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori is linked to a high danger of developing stomach ulcers and benign tumors of the colon. Type 2 diabetes is also a known risk factor for benign colonic tumors. Scientists in Taiwan found having both risk factors puts people at an even higher risk of developing the tumors than either factor alone. The increased risk seen in both health problems at one time is greater than a mere addition to both risks. Researchers term this a synergistic effect.