Fasting may have some general health benefits. For example, it couldcut down on inflammation, help with weight loss, and lower cholesterol. Fasting may also improve the way your body manages glucose (blood sugar) and cut down on insulin resistance. Will drinking water lower blood sugar? Drinkin...
To think, act, and feel in any way, your brain requires access to large amounts of consistent energy. For most of us, that energy comes in the form of blood sugar (glucose), which is transported into the brain and used by our brain cells. While it’s been well known that very...
We explore the key to maintaining optimal blood sugar balance through a healthy diet, and the importance of glucose structure. Learn about foods that promote this balance, plus indulge in three delicious recipes for a healthier lifestyle and balanced blood sugar levels. Read on to learn more ...
Some people swear by fasting diets for weight loss – but they are not suitable for everyone. If you are diabetic, have a history of an eating disorder or have osteoporosis, then they are certainly not for you. Likewise, if you get blood sugar swings during which you feel weak, have hea...
You know that you need to get your blood sugar down to stay safe. What can you do? Take your medications. Did you skip a dose? If so, your next step depends on which medications you are on. For some medications, you should take a dose as soon as possible. For others, you may ...
This may cause your blood glucose levels to decrease, especially if you are intermittent fasting. In this case, hypoglycemia is not cause for alarm. It’s part of the transition. Once your brain starts utilizing ketones rather than glucose for its main fuel, you should find some relief from...
To assess metabolic syndrome, doctors look at several factors. When three or more of these factors are found together, the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome can be made: Greater than 150 mg/dL of triglycerides in the blood A fasting glucose level of 100 mg/dL or greater ...
The chances are that, other than knowing that the energy lull which inevitably kicks in after you’ve gone to town on those red velvet cupcakes is down to a ‘sugar rush’, your grasp of blood sugar management is lacking. No shade from us if that’s the case: unless you’re one of...
When you monitor your blood sugar at home, many factors play into the accuracy and usefulness of your readings. Follow these tips for better glucose monitoring.
The short answer is YES, but does it work for what?? Well, intermittent fasting can be used to lose fat and/or gain lean muscle depending on the protocol you use. After much experimentation, reading, trial, error, blood, sweat and tears (ok, maybe not so much tears) I have settled ...