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Having a Fatty Liver is Not Funny

Along with the increase in obesity and diabetes, fatty liver is becoming more and more common. Over 25% of the population may be...

Do You Have a Sweet Heart?

Just as syrup coats your pancakes, high sugar in the blood sticks to all the blood vessels in the body. Overtime, plaque builds up in...

Diabetes 101: Back to the Basics

Anyone who has poured syrup on pancakes knows what happens if the coated pancake jumps off the plate into your lap. The syrup sticks to...

Lose Weight Now!

Christmas is approaching and you want to get into that beautiful dress you bought for holiday parties. What do you do since you have put...

Cirrhosis is not just for Alcoholics Anymore…

Say the word, “cirrhosis” and we think of alcoholic liver disease. However, alcohol is not the only cause of fatty liver and cirrhosis....

Forget Food Labels

Everyone is trying to lose weight. We are entranced by the latest diets. You think, “Maybe after I do this diet, I can actually keep...

What’s next after Metformin?

So many choices. Medications for diabetes have exploded in number over the past few years. Metformin, of course, is the first therapy...

Why can’t I lose any more weight?

You have started on your weight loss quest. Eating well. Exercising. The two pounds per week comes off like magic. You may be able to...

Wild Animals don’t need Weight Watchers

Humans are constantly obsessed with their weight. We watch our calories, our fats, our carbs. Why do we have to be so careful? One...

Diabetic & Still Living A Good Life

Diabetes is a serious and critical illness affecting millions of Americans today. Tackling the everyday management of your blood glucose...

Join America’s Diabetes Challenge

The American Diabetes Association has launched America’s Diabetes Challenge. The American Diabetes Association’s challenge encourages...

Losing Weight To Combat Diabetes

Did you know 80% of people with Type 2 diabetes are overweight? Being overweight and having diabetes is a dangerous combination. Losing...

The Perks of Yoga When You Are Diabetic

Yoga: Great For Your Mind & Body If you have diabetes, doing yoga can help your overall health. Yoga is great for people with and without...

Pre-Diabetes: What You Need To Know

American Epidemic Pre-diabetes is an American epidemic. While the American Diabetes Association estimates 29 million Americans have...

Juvenile Diabetes Is On The Rise

Increasing Number of Children Developing Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are on the rise among children in the United States. Parents...

Start Reversing Your Diabetes Today

Diabetes Is Reversible Believe it or not, diabetes can be reversed. This reversal is achieved when a diabetic is able to get their blood...

Why Pedometers Are Important For Diabetics

An estimated 26 million people in the United States have Type 2 diabetes. There are many small steps you can take in making choices to...

Workouts for Diabetic Patients

Diabetic Care and Exercising It is crucial for those with diabetes to exercise frequently to maintain their strength and range of motion,...