Sliding scale insulin therapy: How it works, doses, alternatives

In this article, we take a close look at sliding scale insulin therapy, one way a person with diabetes can work out how much insulin to take before a meal.

Is agave syrup the best sweetener for diabetes?

Agave is a succulent plant which produces a naturally sweet nectar. Is the promise of a better sweetener too good to be true

High-fructose diet during and after pregnancy can cause a fatty liver in offspring

A diet high in fructose-containing sugars eaten during pregnancy or while breastfeeding can cause offspring to have a fatty liver, increasing their chances of developing obesity or type 2 diabetes.

Energy drinks linked to more heart, blood pressure changes than caffeinated drinks alone

Drinking 32 ounces of a commercially available energy drink resulted in more profound changes in the heart’s electrical activity and blood pressure than drinking 32 ounces of a control drink with…

Ingesting soy protein may ease severity of inflammatory bowel disease

A diet supplemented with soy protein may be an effective adjunct therapy for inflammatory bowel diseases, researchers reported after completing a study that included mice and cultured human colon cells.

Lunch ideas for people with type 2 diabetes

In this article, learn about classic lunch ingredients that are good for people with diabetes as well as options for eating out, recipes, and general tips.

Geophagy: Eating soil could harm babies

Up to 80% of people in Africa, especially women, regularly eat clayey soil – this habit is known as geophagy.

Can people with diabetes eat peanut butter?

Peanut butter is a popular, protein-rich snack.

Artery-clogging saturated fat myth debunked

Contrary to popular belief among doctors and the public, saturated fat does not clog up the arteries and cause coronary heart disease, say researchers.

Junk food and diabetes: Recommendations and tips for eating out

Learn about how junk food may contribute to diabetes, including information on trans fats.

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