What is White Mulberry Leaf? White mulberry is a tree native to China, Korea, and Japan, but now found widely across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. It has been used for centuries as a traditional Chinese herbal remedy for various ailments, including diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and obesit
Understanding Prediabetes and How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes What is Prediabetes? Prediabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. It is also known as impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose toleran
A recent study has highlighted that Black mothers, who are generally younger than white mothers, face significantly higher rates of cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and atrial fibrillation. These conditions contribute to highe
Potential Benefits of Moringa Powder for Diabetics Moringa powder, derived from the leaves and seed pods of the Moringa oleifera tree, is known for its high concentration of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Research suggests that moringa powder may offer several health benefits, particularl
Can Metformin Help Prediabetics Maintain Weight Loss Better Than Diet and Lifestyle Changes Alone? Doctors often recommend losing weight through a nutritious diet and exercise to prevent type 2 diabetes in people with prediabetes. However, a study published in April 2019 in the journal Annals o
How Sleep Apnea Affects Your Health and Treatment Options Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where the muscles in the back of your throat fail to keep the airway open during sleep, causing repeated pauses in breathing. This can lead to a number of health issues: Heart Health: Sleep apnea c
Are Alternative Sweeteners Effective for Weight Loss and Disease Prevention? If you're trying to lose weight and prevent chronic diseases, you might consider using lowor no-calorie sweeteners instead of regular sugar. However, a study published in January 2019 in The BMJ found no significant
Why Flu Vaccinations Are Important Health leaders from the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, and American Lung Association are emphasizing the importance of getting flu vaccinations, especially given the severe flu season in Australia. This is crucial for the U.S. as the
Types of Insulin and Their Functions Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels. People with diabetes may need insulin injections to manage their blood sugar. There are different types of insulin, each with its own onset, peak, and duration: Rapid-acting insulin: Starts
How a Healthy Diet Can Help Prevent or Manage Diabetes, Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease More than 1 in 7 American adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD), but most don’t know they’re affected until the condition is already advanced. Late-stage kidney disease can cause a buildup of was