I was sent news about a new food tool for diabetics. It is very convenient and extremely quick. It is a way to have 24/7 access to educational and nutritional content. Have you ever thought about trying out a new food or recipe but didn’t because you had no idea the effect it would have on your bloodsugar? Now, you need not worry.
The Food Awareness Toolbar acts as your own food-search browser tool on your desktop — free of charge! It works just like a Google search, but for food data. All you have to do …read more

What will they think of next? There is now a test being offered to patients to determine if they have an increased risk for diabetes. Why can’t I think of these things?
The test, called DeCode T2, identifies a gene variation that doubles the risk of diabetes, said Chief Executive Officer Kari Stefansson. DeCode’s first marketed product, the test will cost about $500, he said. No sales projections have been made.
Did they say $500? That is a bit steep and insurance doesn’t cover it. Is this a test for the wealthy, the ones that have more …read more

Do people have different types of fat in their body? Is one better than the other? Well, yes and yes. You see, we are all born with brown fat, the good guy, and white fat, his enemy. Brown fat is used by the body to generate energy and produce heat. As we get older, the amount of brown fat in our bodies decrease. The white fat, you can picture a container of Crisco, is stored primarily under the skin in the buttocks and belly and stores energy for future use. …read more