The tendons connect muscle to bone or to specific structures or organs—for example, the eye. Tendons are flexible but non-elastic cords made up of a specific type of protein, collagen. Tendons function to assist movement Examples of tendons include shoulder tendons (Teres minor, Infraspinatus, Supraspinatus and Subscapularis tendons); tendons in the arms (Deltoid, Biceps, Triceps, […]
Why CoQ10 for Diabetes?
Another name for CoQ10 is ubiquinone, because early researchers found that CoQ10, or ubiquinone was ubiquitous—CoQ10 was found in absolutely every cell of the body except for mature red blood cells. The fact that CoQ10 is found in nearly every cell of the body suggests that it is a very important molecule—and it is! What […]
Are Nuts Good or Bad for Diabetes?
Nuts! Can nuts help prevent diabetes? Can nuts help control diabetes? Are nuts a healthy snack or just another fad? Should you include nuts in your diet? The simple answer is yes—though, read on, because there are some caveats (aren’t there always…) to the simple “yes” answer. What are Nuts? Nuts are seeds in a […]
Are Peas Good For Diabetes?
Peas are botanically a fruit, though most of us think of peas as vegetables. They are part of the legume family which also include lentils, chickpeas and black beans. There are many types of peas including: Green peas: These are the most common type and come in a number of different varieties such as spring […]
Can I Eat Pasta If I have Diabetes
Having diabetes does NOT mean that if you like or love pasta, you will now have to give it up…nope, it does not. It DOES however mean that you should be choosier about the types of pasta you eat, your portion size and maybe how often you include pasta with your meals. We all need […]
Does Pins and Needles Sensation Means You Have Diabetes?
The sensation of “pins and needles” is technically known as a form of paresthesia. Paresthesias are abnormal sensations and include sensations of burning, tingling, prickling, skin crawling or itching, often in the hands and/or feet. All the forms of paresthesia are due to nerve damage, either because of some disease affecting the nerves (eg. Multiple […]
Why Monk Fruit is A Power Food for Diabetes
Monk fruit is a type of gourd that grows in the sub-tropical areas and is only currently cultivated in the mountains of Southern China. Legend has it that Buddhist monks were the first to grow this melon, hence the name! Botanically, monk fruit is known as Siraitia grosvenorii. This fruit has been used in Traditional […]
Benefits of Olive Oil for Diabetes
Olive oil is a staple of the highly recommended Mediterranean diet. Since the Mediterranean diet is so highly recommended, everyone should go right to their neighborhood grocery store and use olive oil for cooking. Simple, right? Well, in one sense, yes…but is anything ever really that simple? Nutritional Facts about Olive Oil 1 tablespoon of […]
Why Is My Blood Glucose So High in the Morning? The Dawn Phenomenon
What IS the “Dawn Phenomenon” in diabetes. The Dawn Phenomenon (also known as the Dawn Effect) was defined over 30 years ago in T1D as the elevation of blood sugars during the night and early morning hours and an even greater rise in blood sugar after breakfast. Soon after, the Dawn Phenomenon was observed in […]