Biofeedback Helps Control Diabetics Blood Sugars
August 17, 2007 by Kendra James, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Have you heard of biofeedback? Biofeedback is a technique in which patients improve their health by using signals from their own bodies, ie. heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and sweating, Now have you heard of using biofeedback to help treat your diabetes? I am referring to mainly type 2 diabetics.
There is research that shows after just 10 sessions of biofeedback and relaxation therapy, diabetics blood sugars and A1c were lowered and stayed that way for up to 3 months. And a bonus… depression and anxiety among these patients also decreased. Here would be my hunch why …read more
5 Small Meals A Day Has Helped Lower My Blood Sugars
June 30, 2007 by Kendra James, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
As many of you have noticed, I try to keep up on the latest in diet advice among diabetics and clinicians and make an effort to do my fair share when it comes to my own eating. And as many of you have read, my sugars have been quite wonky over the last few months. Um huh, less than stellar!
So, I have kicked it into high gear lately and tried many different things to help get a grip on my blood sugars. My conclusion… 5 small meals a day works best for me!!
I hate to …read more




