Diabetes: Weight Training Works

Several studies now show the importance of using weights or resistance training among diabetics:
One study showed that 16 weeks of weight training among type 2 diabetics improved muscle quality, made the use of insulin more efficient and decreased inflammation. Study ID: 17211497
In fact, a separate study shows that strength training is more beneficial than aerobic [...]

Life Saving (Natural) Treatment for Diabetes

Reduce mortality or the need for kidney transplants among diabetics with kidney disease by 50% by just changing diets. This is significant news even for diabetics who just want to prevent kidney disease in the future.
An Italian study has found that among diabetic patients with kidney disease who followed a Carbohydrate Restricted, Low-Iron, Polyphenol Enriched [...]

High Protein Diet Good for Diabetes Type II

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has shown that a diet with a higher protein ratio (30-40-30 protein-carbohydrate-fat based on calories) showed clear benefits for diabetes type II patients.
They showed improvements in blood sugar control, hemoglobin A1C (dropped 0.8 points) and reduction in triglycerides.
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Diabetes: Bring Back That Feeling

Loss of feeling, pain, burning sensations in the limbs is a serious problem faced by patients with diabetes; it can even contribute to issues such as foot ulcers.
A meta-analysis of four clinical trials by the British Diabetic Association shows that Alpha Lipoic Acid can help. They conclude that:
The results of this meta-analysis provide evidence that [...]

High Protein For Weight Loss in Diabetes

Do high protein, lower carb diets apply to persons with diabetes? This study published in Diabetes Care shows that a high protein (30-40-30 protein-carbs-fat) diet among persons with diabetes type II has some significant benefits:
1. Reduction of body weight by 11 lbs in 5 weeks.
2. Reduction of abdominal body fat.
This seems to apply only to [...]

Glycemix Index Foods Helps Diabetes, Study Shows

A meta-analysis of 14 randomised control studies published in the Diabetes Care Journal shows that choosing low glycemic index foods can reduce Hemoglobin A1C (HgbA1c) by 7.4%, this translates to about 0.6 reduction in HgbA1C. This is huge because other studies have shown that a 1.0 reduction in HgbA1C reduces heart attack risk by 17% [...]

Stevia Sweetener for Diabetes

Stevia is a sweetener made from the stevia plant with virtually no caloric value and negligible effect on bloog glucose levels.
An analysis of the World Health Organization shows that this product is safe, and noted that there is evidence that it might even be beneficial for diabetics with hypertension.
It is a natural product, as [...]

Anti-oxidant Thearpy in Diabetes

Persons with diabetes have a lot of oxidative stress due to increased blood sugar. There is good evidence that anti-oxidant therapies is beneficial. Here’s a sampling:
Vitamin C–Oral supplementation with of 2g/d decreased inflammation in person with combined Type II diabetes and coronary atherosclerosis (blocked artery). Diabetic Medicine Journal.
Vitamin E–Various studies have shown benefits such as [...]