Apple cider vinegar has long been a favorite natural remedy for an extraordinary number of ailments. It has been used to treat bacterial and fungal infections, hyperacidity, warts, fatigue, cancer, to clear acne, cure hiccups, lower blood pressure, get rid of dandruff, on sunburns and to treat leg cramps, to name just a few. Apple […]
Surprising Benefits of Bitter Melon for Diabetes
Bitter melon is also known as karela, bitter gourd, balsam apple, African cucumber and ampalaya. Botanically, this plant is known as Momordica charantia – it is a member of the gourd family, along with its cousins, pumpkin, acorn squash and zucchini. The plant itself is a tropical vine and looks a bit like a very […]
Calf Pain & Diabetes Connection
In diabetes, calf or leg pain can be due to diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), to peripheral artery disease (PAD) or to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). All of these conditions can result in pain, cramping, achiness and swelling in the calves and the lower leg, ankle and feet. And all of them can be associated with […]
Biofeedback Therapy for Diabetes
You may have heard about Hindu priests, Indian gurus, ancient shamans being able to control their heart rate, pain levels, breathing rates and promote their own healing. There are stories from around the world of amazing feats of physical and mental control. Is any of that possible? Well, it turns out that a modern version […]
6 Diabetes Foot Care Mistakes
My aunt looked up at her medical van driver with a sheepish grin, “scratch my foot,” she says. He reaches down toward her foot as she bursts out in laughter. He blushes with embarrassment when he sees they aren’t there. My auntie had an amazing sense of humor. She took her chronic illness in stride […]
7 Mistakes Doctors Are Making with Diabetes
A few years back I was caring for my cousin who suffered from diabetes. During this time, I learned a lot about mistakes doctors are making with diabetes. Now, this isn’t to put down doctors in any way. Doctors are people too. My cousin wasn’t very good at talking to his doctor and this contributed […]
Antioxidants & Diabetes: What You Need To Know
A question we get asked all the time, are antioxidants good for diabetics? Can it help in diabetes management? Is it possible that antioxidants may help reduce the risk of diabetes? Let’s answer this frequently asked question. What are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are substances that inhibit oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical process that results in the […]
Diabetes Story of Milena Protic
When Belgrade, Serbia was invaded and bombed in 1999 little did I think that both my brother and I would become indirect casualties of the fighting. We were, if you will, collateral damage. Not though in the way most people would presume, but by being deprived of medications and healthcare. I developed diabetes due to […]
10 Diabetes Diagnosis Errors Every Diabetic Should Know About
According to the Centers for Disease Control, “There are 86 million adults living with prediabetes and over 29 million people living with diabetes in the United States.” If you find yourself working with your doctor on either some high blood sugars or have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, there are a 10 diabetes diagnosis errors every […]