I’ve made it my life’s mission to help you avoid disease, of any kind, as much as possible. But I think it’s safe to say that type 2 diabetes is my most hated disease. [...]
Tag: Diabetes
Diabetes and drive-throughs: A deadly association
After yesterday’s rant about sodium—and how too many Americans enjoy packaged, processed, convenience foods—let’s discuss another harrowing statistic behind this “bad habit”… [...]
Diabetics beware: New mainstream advice isn’t just bad — it’s downright dangerous
Alert the presses! Researchers out of Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School “just discovered” that following a low-carbohydrate diet leads to “exceptional” blood sugar [...]
The deadly irony of artificial sweeteners
On Tuesday, I shared new research showing that sugary beverages double the risk of heart disease death. I also warned that switching to diet soda wasn’t the solution — in fact, it’s a big part of [...]
Can broccoli fight diabetes?
Once again, I’ve made it around the sun enough times to see science finally shine light on what we’ve always known about food and nutrition. And it’s another mark for the “mom was right” column. [...]
New diabetes screening guidelines take one small step forward
I often feel like a libertarian when I’m writing these Reality Health Checks because they sound anti-government. When, in reality, I care so little for the abomination that is politics these days [...]
The diet that defeats diabetes
Few things have been debated in the diet arena as much as the “low carb vs. low fat” argument. Of course, if you are one of my avid followers, you know which camp I’m in — and hopefully [...]
The hidden danger in being naturally thin
Believe it or not, I have many patients who have never suffered with a weight problem. I personally think they are freaks of nature, but that’s just the former “fat kid” in me who can’t imagine [...]
Cranberry boss
Trying to get the upper hand on out-of-control blood sugar? Well new research shows that you might have a new ally in an old holiday favorite. This study looked at tannins from several different [...]
Low-carbohydrate high-protein diets fight diabetes
Setting the record straight I’ve told you all about the embarrassingly bad advice that passes for U.S. News and World Report’s most recent collection of the “Best Diabetes [...]
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