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Diabetes and Exercise

The main source of energy for the body is sugar. Muscles, especially, use a lot of sugar when they contract during exercise. Many doctors and dietitians recommend adding exercise to a workout routine to complement the action of medications and keep blood sugars controlled. Diabetes and ExerciseNinaGhamrawi

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Diabetes

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes that can be life-threatening. DKA is most common among people with type 1 diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes can also develop DKA. Read on to learn more about DKA, how you can prevent DKA, and how to treat it if needed.Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and DiabetesNinaGhamrawi

Ketogenic Diets: An Objective Look at the Research

Ketogenic diet has been highly controversial for many reasons, but still very trendy because it shows results. If you want some of the detailed research behind keto, here's the skinny. Ketogenic Diets: An Objective Look at the ResearchNinaGhamrawi

Exercise and Insulin Dependence

Managing regular exercise is challenging, regardless of your condition. But those with a risk of low blood sugars may find fitting exercise into their routine to be downright scary. Between figuring out medication dosing, or the timing of meals, exercise and glucose checks, exercising with Diabetes can become confusing, and preventing low glucose when you take insulin or glucose-lowering medications is a delicate balance. Exercise and Insulin DependenceNinaGhamrawi

Supplements for Diabetes

There is a huge industry around supplements to help you ‘cure’ diseases and ‘flush out’ toxins. But many supplement companies market their products without solid evidence to support their claims. But don’t believe everything that you hear. In this article, we’ll uncover some of the Diabetes supplements on the market and the research around them.Supplements for DiabetesNinaGhamrawi

Is Type 2 Diabetes Reversible?

Type 2 Diabetes encompasses a number of different diseases that all affect the body's ability to either make or use the hormone insulin. While some of these diseases are autoimmune and sometimes genetically linked, many are primarily affected by lifestyle choices made gradually over many years.Is Type 2 Diabetes Reversible?NinaGhamrawi

Smoking and Diabetes

We all know smoking is bad for your lungs, but do you know that smoking can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Smoking and Diabetes

My Glucose is Stable, Now What?

Imagine that you’ve just gotten your glucose into a stable range where it is consistent, and predictable. You have a great health routine, and your doctor has told you that your glucose is now stable. Now what? Once your blood sugars become stable, here are a few more things you can think about to make them better.My Glucose is Stable, Now What?NinaGhamrawi