Excess Body Weight and Obesity: Eight out of ten people with type 2 diabetes are overweight! Research examining this association has found the excess body weight interferes with the body’s ability to efficiently utilize insulin, resulting in greater insulin resistance and higher blood sugar levels. Weight loss is an important goal for individuals carrying excess…
The most two common chronic form of diabetes mellitus are Type 1 and Type 2, which we will refer to as DM Type 1 and DM Type 2, respectively. DM Type 1, also known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little-to-no insulin after the insulin producing…
A healthy diet is one that is rich complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, unsaturated fats, and includes all essential vitamins and minerals. A healthy diet includes whole grains, nut, beans, fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy, lean proteins, and heart-healthy fats. Regular consumption of a healthy diet aids in preventing chronic disease. An unhealthy diet is one…
Before we get to that, lets fist do a little Q&A about skin cancer as May is the Skin Cancer awareness month: About many cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year in the US? More than 5 million What percent of Americans develop skin cancer by age 70? 20%. That’s 1 in every 5…
On that note, it may be only allergies. Yes, allergies do not cause fever or chest pain that are often associated with the Coronavirus, and the allergy symptoms are more “itchy” in nature. However we have learned that some people with the coronavirus are completely asymptomatic, which means they do not show any symptoms. It’s…
Let’s pause for a minute to look over some of the general guidelines or recommendations for physical activity: The American College of Sports Medicine states that at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity (or 75 minutes of intense physical activity) per week plus at least 2 days of strength training is recommended to promote…
Olive oil is really an essential player here and the main dietary source for fat. Often, when one is consuming the olive oil, it is because they are eating more vegetables. In other words, olive oil is used in preparation of salads, side dishes, many appetizers, and main entrees. Just simply adding olive oil to…
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