Blood Sugar Blogs

The good news is that the death rate of people with diabetes is dropping, according to a recent study. But deaths from cardiovascular disease are still higher among people with diabetes. Understand the link between diabetes and your heart.
 

Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs can contribute to diabetes. Here's what Dr. Sinatra wants you to know...

Get Dr. Sinatra's top suggestions for avoiding sugar shock during the holiday season.

Even if you're in the "diabetes warning zone" you can knock this disease out before it develops.

A reader wrote and asked, “I’m diabetic and have to stay away from sugar. What’s the scoop on artificial sweeteners?” My answer is that the scoop is negative.

As you may remember, on June 10 I reported on a new FDA warning about high doses of the statin drug Zocor. Now, new findings reported in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) are adding more fuel to that fire—that high-dose statins (80 mg) can increase a patient’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

So, hopefully you’ve signed up for my Diabesity Challenge and you’re ready to lower your risk for diabetes or reverse the disease altogether!

It’s a well-known fact that obesity is on a steady rise in U.S. since the introduction of high fructose corn syrup to our foods. Look for high fructose corn syrup on the your labels—some foods you may not even suspect have sugar in them!—and you may be amazed at how much sugar you are actually getting in your diet.

Insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes, can lead to weight gain and high blood pressure levels. You can combat insulin resistance by adhering to healthy cardiovascular nutrition and getting support from the right nutri­tional supplements.

While eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly are necessary in your attempt to control blood sugar, these are not the only components of my “Natural Remedies for Diabetes.” Diabetes is, in part, a nutrient-wasting disease. Elevated levels of glucose act like a diuretic and cause substantial loss of nutrients in the urine. Therefore, people living with diabetes are likely to be deficient in several important vitamins and minerals.