Kudzu is known as a vine that can grow rapidly. Because of that, it’s often thought of as a nuisance, especially in the south. Now, however, people may be singing its praises.

New research has discovered that when taking the root extract of kudzu and adding it to the regular diet of lab rats, the rats “cholesterol, blood sugar, insulin, and blood pressure levels were lower than those of rats that did not receive the extract.” This all happened without side effects as well.
Researchers are hopeful that this could help with people eventually developing Type 2 …read more

Obese teens are better off if they exercise. Diabetes Health reports that exercise can even help with insulin resistance in teens regardless if they lose weight or not. Never let it be said that exercise is meaningless!

Insulin resistance is, of course, one of the predictors to developing Type 2 diabetes. When someone is insulin resistance, their bodies need to make even more insulin and their pancreas just can’t keep up. Still, this is another testament to the benefits of exercise.
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Have you been diagnosed with diabetes? Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, or you’re considered to be prediabetes, you likely have many questions. While your best bet to answer questions about your health care is your own doctor, nurse, or dietitian, sometimes they’re not available or can’t give you the one-on-one time that you feel you need. To deal with this, online coaching services have begun to spring up for particular illnesses, such as diabetes.
I received an email from one such service, Fit4D, a personalized diabetes coaching service. In it, they announce a free 2-day On-Line Open …read more

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Exercise is great for all of us, but especially for diabetics. While there is no absolute when it comes to preventing diabetes, getting regular exercise is something that will benefit your overall health.
If you are diabetic, exercise helps guard against insulin resistance, which helps Type 1 diabetics use less insulin and helps Type 2’s maintain a healthy blood sugar level.
There’s been some arguments in the past about exactly how much exercise is needed to stay healthy. There’s a wonderful answer to this question over at CNN that address how much physical activity and rigorous …read more

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As a way to bring awareness to diabetes, the Hannibal Regional Hospital’s Diabetes and Wound/Ostomy Center in MO will be offering a free diabetes screening on Nov. 24. Two sessions will be held that day: from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Hannibal Regional Hospital and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Diabetes Center at Chapel Hill (formerly HROC), 109 Virginia St. The screening includes a non-fasting random blood glucose reading, blood pressure and foot exams. No appointment is necessary.
Call Hannibal Regional Hospital’s Diabetes Center (573) 406-1298 for more information.

How long have we been hearing that the spare tire around your mid-section is to blame for developing metabolic syndrome? The same metabolic syndrome that leads to heart disease, prediabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia can be defined as this…
Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body’s cells become resistant to insulin, a hormone secreted by the pancreas that plays an essential role in regulating the carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins obtained from food.
Yes, I am talking about your belly fat. Now, before you go and get all offended, listen up. We all have it, …read more