Diabetes Archives

March 3, 2019January 23, 2020

The HUGE Health Benefits of Autophagy

We’ve all heard about the benefits of recycling – and it turns out it’s good for your body too! Autophagy is often described as the body’s recycling process and is linked with reduced risk of many diseases as well as longer lifespan. It’s a hot topic in medical research and may help prevent and even cure many serious health disorders. But what is autophagy? And how can we benefit from it? In this post we answer these questions and take a look at the health benefits of autophagy.

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January 19, 2019January 23, 2020

Salt and Insulin: How a Low Sodium Diet Causes Diabetes

We typically think eating too much salt is a bad thing. And while there is such a thing as too much, new research suggests eating too little salt may be a greater cause for concern. Studies have shown a low sodium diet can increase the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. In fact, there are many biological similarities between low sodium and high sugar diets. In this post we look at the links between low salt diet, insulin resistance and diabetes.

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November 4, 2018February 4, 2020

Does Cinnamon Reduce Inflammation?

Cinnamon is a spice which, for centuries, has been used to treat inflammatory disorders. And inflammation is a big topic in health at the minute. The modern diet have been shown to contribute to a state of chronic inflammation throughout the body. And this is being linked to more and more serious diseases – including heart disease, cancer and diabetes. So, could cinnamon be a tasty way to counteract these negative effects? Does cinnamon reduce inflammation?

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July 3, 2018February 4, 2020

Manganese for Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes has been steadily on the increase since the 1960s and is associated with a host of serious health problems including heart disease and stroke. Unlike type 1, however, it is possible to reverse type 2 diabetes with proper diet, exercise and supplementation. In this post we look at why manganese is an effective supplement for controlling blood sugar levels and fighting type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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July 2, 2018February 4, 2020

Chromium and Type 2 Diabetes: How Effective is it?

Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder where the body’s cells become less sensitive to insulin. This causes sustained high blood sugar levels and is associated with a host of serious health issues including cardiovascular disease and stroke. Individuals with type 2 diabetes are also more likely to be deficient in chromium – an essential mineral for the digestion of carbohydrates. What’s more, chromium supplementation has been shown to increase insulin sensitivity and improve blood sugar control. So is chromium an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes?

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