5 Things You Need to Know About Natural Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes

1. Consider a Natural Approach
Diabetes is a serious condition in which the body secretes little or no insulin, or the body is not sensitive to insulin. This means that the body cannot take glucose and move it into the cells to use for energy. Too much sugar builds up in the blood, which can make a person ill. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that destroys the insulin-secreting beta cells of the... read more

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Calorie overload sends the brain haywire: study

Lay explanation of an article published in the technical journal _Cell_. The study, centered on mice, suggests that the act of overeating may in itself cause inflammation, inappropriately trigger the immune system, and interrupt the insulin/leptin cycle, resulting in many of the disorders that are associated with obesity.

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10-Year Follow-up of Intensive Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes

Over 4000 UK patients with diabetes were randomly assigned to diet-only, sulfonylurea and insulin, or metformin therapy and followed for 10 years. One year after the study ended, there were no differences in A1c; however, the patients who had been treated with drugs had lower risk of diabetes-related complications and diabetes-related deaths.

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Diabetic Latinos Should Not Embrace a U.S. Diet

According to a study from the Medical University of South Carolina, diabetic Latinos living in the U.S. may be healthier if they stick to their traditional foods rather than adopting an American diet. Published in the Annals of Family Medicine, the study found that out of 467 diabetic Latinos, those who ate mostly an American diet were getting less fiber and more saturated fat than their less-acculturated counterparts. However, researchers did find a positive impact... read more

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No-Calorie Seasonings Help Lose Weight

June 16, 2008 -- Call it the "sprinkle" diet or the flavor-for-free diet.

If you sprinkle no-calorie seasonings and sweeteners on your foods, you will feel full faster, cut down on food consumption, and lose more weight than people who don't flavor their foods that way, according to a new study.

"The flavors may make people focus on the sensory characteristics of food -- smell and taste," says Alan Hirsch, MD, a Chicago neurologist and... read more

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The Best and Worst Fast Food Breakfasts

Sorting Out the Healthiest Options
While plenty of high-fat and high-calorie breakfast choices abound at fast-food restaurants, most chains offer at least one or two items that are healthier. Here are some of the worst menu items at several major chains and suggested substitutes to consider if you find yourself at the drive-through. WebMD doesn't endorse these "better bets"; some still may be too high in sodium or calories for your diet.

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Boost Your Metabolism

Metabolism is a mystery. You may know that mastering it is the key to losing weight, but what is it? And where is it? Turns out it's the engine that drives every cell, and that means it's everywhere. Your metabolism helps you walk, talk, fight off illness, even read this article. Its fuel is calories. Each one you consume goes into the metabolic tank that powers the machine that is you. Keep that tank filled... read more

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Portion Distortion- The Growing Plate

Back in the day, portion sizes were much different than those of today. Here are some facts I bet you did not know. Take the QUIZ!!!!

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12 Tasty Substitutions When Cutting Carbs

"The best way to cut carbs from your diet is to make creative substitutions," says Arthur Agatston, M.D., author of The South Beach Diet. "That way you can still eat the foods you love, without busting your diet."

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Weight-loss aids: Buyer beware

According to a 2004 review in American Family Physician, Americans spent more than $1.3 billion on weight-loss supplements in 2001. Advertisements for weight-loss supplements seem to be everywhere — television infomercials, popular magazines, even your e-mail inbox. "Eat the foods you love and still lose weight" and "Exercise in a bottle" are among the marketing ploys that sound too good to be true. And, for the most part, they are.

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