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Poor diabetes control can come with a host of medical complications, ranging from the uncomfortable to the life-threatening. Keep reading to learn what those complications are, and more importantly, …

Quality of sleep is an often overlooked and under appreciated factor in overall health and blood glucose regulation. You see, type 2 diabetes is a condition rooted in a disruption of hormones and lack …

If you can understand how to lower blood sugar naturally through diet, you can change your entire life – and really it all comes down to carbs, well a large part of it anyway. There are 4 main …

Diabetes Meal Plans is predominantly a foodie site, but we also like to share important health tips that can help you too. Proper foot care in diabetes is critical! There are multiple complications …

Why is it that so many things have been used since ancient times yet we’re just beginning to understand the health benefits? It’s called science. Humans are very rational and we need …

If you want to avoid nasty diabetic complications, knowing your A1c levels and getting them down to a healthy range (and keeping them there) is critical. Use the A1c levels charts below to assess your …

Inflammation plays an intricate role in the development of health conditions, including in the development and progression of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Inflammation is involved in type 2 …

The best way to manage your blood sugar levels and health with type 2 diabetes is by following a low carb diet.  Supplements can lend a helping hand to reduce inflammation in your body, improve …

It seems strange to be able to keep blood sugar levels in control throughout the day and have morning blood sugar high, right? I mean, it doesn’t seem logical. After all, you haven’t eaten …

As a person with type 2 diabetes, now more than ever during Covid-19 it is important to pay attention to your blood sugar levels. Why? According to health reports, people with type 2 diabetes may be …

Coronavirus, otherwise known as Covid-19 – it’s hit the world by storm, causing airlines to stop, major closures of venues and businesses, and forcing us into our homes. And of course …

Reader question: I think my blood sugar is all over the place and I haven’t really been testing it regularly. I need to get better control I think, but when should I check my blood sugar levels …

You may have already heard about the hormone “cortisol” and its relation to stress. When you’re stressed out, your body naturally produces more cortisol. But you’re probably …

Blood sugar spikes are pretty much a guarantee at some point in time when you have type 2 diabetes.  Sometimes they seem to happen out of nowhere and leave you thinking, “did I do something …

It is very important to keep a rein on blood sugar as best as you can. But one of the things that people often get into a panic about is their morning blood sugar. Shouldn’t it be lower in the …

Many people are concerned about getting high cholesterol levels on a low carb diet. After all, we’ve all become accustomed to hearing that we should cut down on eating fat to lower cholesterol, not …

Higher blood sugar in the morning is something that surprises many people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, especially when you’ve done everything right the day before and you expect your …

When people think about ginger, they often think of classics such as a glass of ginger ale or a fresh gingerbread cookie. But ginger is actually a fibrous root, that’s typically pale yellow in color …

For diabetes, resveratrol may assist with lowering blood sugar levels, decreasing insulin resistance and boosting heart health. Below we explore the research findings, best types and recommended …