Preparing for Your Diabetes Check-Up When you have a check-up for diabetes, it's important to be prepared. Here are some key points to consider: What to Ask Your Doctor: A1C Levels: Ask about your A1C test results, which show your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months.
What are Postbiotics? Postbiotics are substances produced by probiotics (beneficial bacteria) when they consume prebiotics (certain types of fiber). Unlike probiotics, postbiotics are not live microorganisms but are still beneficial to your health. Importance of Postbiotics Postbiotics help
Tips for Better Sleep with Type 2 Diabetes Manage Blood Sugar Levels: Keep your blood sugar levels stable by focusing on low-glycemic foods. Avoid high-sugar snacks and opt for high-protein snacks like nuts. Limit Caffeine: Reduce your intake of caffeine from sources like tea, co
Understanding Your Gut Microbiome and Its Impact on Health Your gut is home to trillions of microbes that play a crucial role in your overall health. This community of microorganisms, known as the gut microbiome, includes over 1,000 types of bacteria. While we often think of bacteria as harmful,
Traveling with diabetes requires extra precautions to avoid health issues like traveler’s diarrhea. This common illness is often caused by consuming contaminated food or water. Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, weakness, and fever. People with diabetes are at higher risk
Tips for Managing Type 2 Diabetes Diet and Nutrition: Balanced Meals: Aim to include at least three food groups in every meal. For example, instead of just oatmeal, add nuts and a piece of fruit. Read Nutrition Labels: Pay attention to total carbohydrates, not just sugar. Eve
The Evolution of the Gut Microbiome and Its Impact on Health A Gut Is Born Almost immediately after a baby is born, beneficial bacteria begin to populate the colon. Over the next few years, the gut continues to evolve as more microbes establish a community essential for survival. By about
Tina Marcus's Journey to Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Tina Marcus, at the age of 55, managed to put her type 2 diabetes into remission by following the Atkins diet, which limits carbohydrate intake to between 30 and 50 grams per day. Over the course of two years, she lost more than 120 pounds an
Ernest House needed a liver transplant but was kept off the list due to a heart condition. His story highlights a new dual organ transplant procedure that offers hope to patients with both heart and liver diseases. At the Cleveland Clinic, specialists discovered that House had a major blockage in hi
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams managed to put his type 2 diabetes into remission through significant lifestyle changes. Diagnosed in early 2016, Adams was able to reverse his condition within six months. He attributes his success primarily to adopting a plant-based diet and incorporating regu