Are You "Addicted" to Soda? (It's NOT Your Fault)
Ever have a friend who claims they’re “addicted” to their favorite soft drink? Or maybe you feel like you can’t get enough of your preferred soda? Big Beverage spends billions annually developing crave-worthy products. They convince us to gulp down those liquid sugar bombs, insisting they’re perfectly safe “in moderation.” Now, you and I both...
The TRUTH About Diabetes Drugs and Brain Aging
You’ve probably seen the gushing headlines… Most say something like, “Common diabetes drug protects the brain against aging!” And let’s face it, that sounds fantastic. After all, who doesn’t want to keep their brain young and in tip-top shape? The headlines refer to the results of a new study that suggests the widely prescribed type...
ALERT: CGMs Can Give Inaccurate Glucose Readings
Keeping your blood sugar in check is critical for a longer, healthier life. It used to be if you wanted to watch your blood sugar for hours at a time, you’d have to go to a lab and be hooked up to an expensive, complicated machine. But now, anyone can get a continuous glucose monitor...
Glucose Guardians Discovered at the GROCERY Store!
A new meta-analysis suggests that the spices in your kitchen aren’t just bursting with flavor. They could also deliver hidden health benefits. That’s especially true if you’re concerned about keeping your blood sugar in check. Which, honestly, everyone should be—regardless of whether you’re diabetic or not. The recent study confirmed that several popular spices (some...
Unlock Cinnamon’s Sugar-Taming Secret
The sweet and spicy aroma of cinnamon conjures up fond memories of holiday baking. Or perhaps eating a delicious hot steaming bowl of oatmeal on a cold winter morning comes to mind. But the truth is, cinnamon offers so much MORE than flavor alone. In fact, anyone carrying around some extra weight… or who has...
For Better Blood Sugar “Go for the Gold”
If you’re like many folks, you give little thought to your blood sugar. Unless your doctor insists you NEED to keep an eye on it, or you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes—you may not think about it EVER. But the fact is, keeping your blood sugar balanced is CRUCIAL for long-term health. If you don’t, the...
Hit the Blood Sugar “Sweet Spot” (and STAY!)
When you’re diabetic it seems like EVERYONE (you, your loved ones, your doctor, and heck, sometimes even perfect strangers) become laser-focused on your DAILY blood sugar readings. And they are an important indicator of how you’re doing, of course. But yesterday I revealed the best way to get a TRUE handle on the disease. And...
Diabetic? Focus on THIS [NOT Daily Blood Sugar]
When you’re diagnosed with diabetes, you soon start to dread “opinions.” Because suddenly EVERYONE has one, and they insist on sharing it… and their well-meaning advice… with you. And, unfortunately, much of the time, it’s bad. Sometimes it’s misleading. It’s often confusing. And, let’s face it, it’s usually just plain wrong. So, no wonder this...
"South of the Border" Plant STABILIZES Blood Sugar?!
When you’re diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the goal is to stabilize your blood sugar. Because if left unchecked, over time, high glucose levels can damage organs, nerves, and blood vessels. There are two main stabilizing methods that your doc is likely to recommend: Insulin and blood-sugar-lowering drugs. Each comes with potential pitfalls. But new...
EASY Exercise Hack Reigns in Blood Sugar
If you battle blood sugar problems, it won’t be a surprise when I tell you exercise is good for your health. After all, physical activity is good for EVERYONE. And it’s not even a shocker that moving more could help you control diabetes. But new research uncovered an exercise hack that could help you get...