Eating Healthy on $7 A Day or Less - 81.69%
NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. Diabetes is an expensive disease. When a family member has either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, the family's income has to cover medications or insulin and syringes, monitoring equipment and strips, medical visits, diabetes books and magazines, and, of course, healthful foods. No wonder it's tempting to shortchange the last item. But healthful foods are actually a blue chip investment. Good nutrition will help keep your blood glucose in balance now and will likely help prevent costly complications and expensive medical care later. (Diabetes Meal Planning and Diabetes Menu) (Complete Article)

Study: Vitamin D Leads To Longer Life - 77.42%
Doctors have long known that vitamin D is essential to good health. Get enough of it and it ensures strong bones and teeth. But a new study this week suggests an even more extraordinary benefit: a lower risk of death. (Vitamin D, Heart Disease, Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Mineral Deficiencies And Food Cravings - 77.42%
Clinicians note that deficiencies in certain minerals may trigger carbohydrate/sugar cravings. (Sugar Cravings, Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Blended Medicine: The Best Of All Worlds - 77.42%
Most Americans think that medicinal herbs are a thing of the past. Nothing could be further from the truth. An estimated 80 percent of the world's population still relies on herbs for treating and preventing disease. (Diabetes Research, Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

The Importance Of A Daily Multivitamin - 77.42%
In research conducted in Germany, diets of type 2 diabetic patients were analyzed and found to be deficient in one or more of 22 nutrients evaluated. More alarming, a whopping 97 percent of the diabetic patients did not obtain three to seven nutrients in the recommended amounts from their diets. (Diabetes Nutrition, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Calcium and Vitamin D For Diabetes - 77.42%
While diet, exercise, weight loss, and medications are prescribed for people with diabetes, more Americans are turning to nutritional support for additional help. Studies confirm that vitamin D and calcium supplementation are associated with a reduced risk of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. (Diabetes Nutrition, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Nutritional Management of Diabetic Retinopathy - 77.42%
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Fortunately, diabetic retinopathy is a nutritionally responsive disorder. Natural agents can be used to reduce the initial damage to the blood vessels in the retina and enhance integrity. (Diabetes Nutrition and Retinopathy) (Complete Article)

Seeing Is Believing: Nutrients That Protect and Promote Eye Health - 77.42%
Twenty-five percent of us by age 65 or older will have lost part of our vision due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and by age 75 at least half our vision will be dimmed by cataracts. You don't need a fortune-teller to see into the future. Perhaps all you need are a handful of eyesight-preserving nutrients. (Cataracts, Macular Degeneration, Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Study: Fatty Acids From Fish Can Ward Off Heart Attack - 77.42%
People with heart disease can lower their risk of fatal heart attack with a daily helping of salmon or another fatty fish or by taking a daily fish oil supplement, doctors recommend today. (Diabetes Nutrition, Heart Disease, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Pterocarpus - 77.42%
Pterocarpus is a rich source of polyphenolic compounds that are reported to have blood sugar lowering effects in laboratory studies. (Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Jambolan - 77.42%
Jambolan, also known as Java Plum or Jambul, has recently gained interest because the seeds, fruit, leaves and bark have been shown to lower blood sugar. (Diabetes Nutrition, Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Gymnema Sylvestre - 77.42%
Gymnema sylvestre, also known as gurmar is another herb from India's Ayurvedic medical traditions that has been used for centuries to neutralize excess sugar. As with many other Ayurvedic herbs, its properties have been confirmed by scientific studies. (Diabetes Nutrition, Insulin-Dependent Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Zinc - 77.42%
Zinc, the second most abundant trace mineral in the body, plays critical roles in glucose regulation, the proper function of insulin, and weight control. (Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Vitamin C: An Efficient Way To Lower Sorbitol Levels - 77.42%
Attempts to prevent sorbitol accumulation with drugs have failed due to severe side effects. In contrast, vitamin C is able to accomplish what these drugs could not - safe and effective inhibition of sorbitol accumulation. (Vitamin C, Sorbitol, Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Get Up And Go Vitamins - 77.42%
Americans are suffering from an energy crisis in more ways than one. Forget about sky-high fuel costs and consider this: in as many as 50 percent of all doctor visits, the chief complaint is fatigue. (Diabetes Nutrition, Fatigue, Exercise) (Complete Article)

Bright Eye Basics - 77.42%
Researchers now think healthy food and lifestyle choices (whether it's quitting smoking, drinking alcohol in moderation, or eating lots of colorful fruits and vegetables that have eye-healthy antioxidants) improve the odds that your eyes will look their best and brighest. (Diabetes Nutrition, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Cataracts) (Complete Article)

Weighty Research On Diet Supplements - 77.42%
Researchers in this study that covered a 10-year period found that obese or overweight consumers who took four supplements experienced less weight gain than those who did not use the supplements. Chromium seemed to most help weight control. It helps regulate blood-sugar levels, which keeps appetite in check. (Chromium, Diabetes Nutrition, Weight Loss) (Complete Article)

Phosphatidylcholine - Nerve Builder - 77.42%
Phosphatidylcholine (PC) is an essential protector of every cell, especially those of our nervous system. It is the main source of choline, which in turn is essential to the formation of acetylcholine, one of our most important neurotransmitters. (Nerve Pain, Diabetes Nutrition, Diabetic Diet, Phosphatidyl choline) (Complete Article)

A Natural Approach to Diabetes - 77.42%
Many diabetics have low blood levels of B6. Levels are even lower in diabetics with nerve damage. Supplementation with Vitamins B6 and B12, including a form of B12 called methylcobalamin, play an important role in the prevention and treatment of many forms of diabetic neuropathy. (Diabetes Nutrition, Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) (Complete Article)

Ginkgo Biloba - 77.42%
Studies suggest that Ginkgo Biloba increases blood flow to the nerve-rich fibers of the eyes and ears and may be of value in treating macular degeneration or diabetes-related eye disease. Ongoing studies are assessing the possible effectiveness of ginkgo in speeding up recovery from certain strokes and head injuries, as well as in treating other conditions that may be related to circulatory or nervous system impairment, including nerve damage tied to diabetes.  (Diabetes Nutrition, Herb for Diabetes, Nerve Damage) (Complete Article)

The Natural Solution For Lowering Your Blood Sugar - 77.42%
Some of the most promising alternative treatments for high blood sugar come from nature's pharmacy, which isn't surprising.  Read more about these all natural alternatives, including Gymnema sylvestre, Fenugreek, Bitter melon, Chromium and Vanadium. (Diabetic Product, Herb for Diabetes and Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Nutrition: Eating Out - Healthfully - 77.42%
In a dozen studies that monitored tens of thousands of people for years, "being overweight increased the risk of developing diabetes in men and women more than tenfold." Unfortunately, anyone trying to avoid weight gain and diabetes will find little help from restaurant menus. Restaurants serve large portions of tasty calorie-rich foods. That's a recipe for flab...and for diabetes. (Diabetes Nutrition and Diabetic Meal Planning) (Complete Article)

Good Fats for Low-Carb Living - 77.42%
Your body needs EFAs (essential fatty acids) just as it needs vitamins and minerals. Essential fats are necessary for life, but they must be obtained through diet or supplementation because the body cannot make them. Learn more about why these essential fats are so important for optimal health. (Diabetes Nutrition, Fish Oil, Omega-3) (Complete Article)

MicroManagement - Pay Attention to Vitamins and Minerals - 77.42%
An estimated 80 percent of American adults take nutritional supplements, primarily vitamins and minerals, or micronutrients.  The main reason? We need to compensate for nutritional inadequacies in the modern American diet, cited as a contributing factor in a variety of diseases from atherosclerosis and diabetes to high blood pressure and stroke. (Diabetes Diet and Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Rejuvenate Your Immune System With Antioxidant Nutrients - 77.42%
No doubt you've heard that antioxidants are essential to good health. But did you know that many doctors and nutritionists consider them the most important supplements you can take? In light of that, it's worth finding out a bit more about what they do and which ones you should be taking. Get the lowdown, as well as a recommendation for a simple supplement program. (Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Vitamin C: Important for Diabetics - 77.42%
Vitamin C protects against Syndrome X, diabetes, and their accompanying disorders in many different ways. It works most directly by blocking many of the deleterious effects of elevated glucose and insulin. Important information for diabetes management and diabetes nutrition. (Diabetic Nutrition) (Complete Article)

The Many Benefits of Omega-3's - 77.42%
Flax is a seed that contains alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3s have been shown to reduce heart disease risk and also may help relieve depression and inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, flaxseed contains more plant lignans (a phytoestrogen and a fiber) than any other seed, and lignans may protect against breast, prostate, ovarian, uterine and colon cancer, diabetes and heart disease. (Diabetes Nutrition and Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Diabetes and Omega-3 - 77.42%
The essential fatty acids also affect the ability of the body's cells to respond to insulin. In a 1993 study, Australian researchers learned that insulin resistance is related to what kinds of fatty acids make up the cell membranes. The more Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids there are in the cell membranes of adult diabetics, the more their tissues respond to insulin.  Learn more about how the essential fatty acids can help in managing diabetes. (Diabetes Nutrition and Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Diabetes - The Inflammation Syndrome Connection - 77.42%
Many nutritional supplements can lessen the inflammation in diabetes, but it is essential that the underlying diet be corrected. That said, a key objective of supplementation should be to lower glucose levels and improve insulin function, which should in turn reduce inflammation. Helpful supplements include chromium, Vitamin E, Vitamin C and the omega-3 fatty acids. (Diabetes Nutrition, Inflammation, Arthritis, Heart Disease) (Complete Article)

Fish Oil Supplements May Be Safer Than Eating Fish - 77.42%
Consumption of fish oil supplements vs. fish meals may confer the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids without the risks of toxins. Read more about the benefits of fish oil supplementation. (Diabetes Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease ) (Complete Article)

Why Take Supplements? - 77.42%
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that a large percentage of Americans get less than 70 percent of the recommended dietary allowance of antioxidant vitamins and many essential minerals.  Countless studies link a host of diseases (including atherosclerosis and heart disease, high blood pressure, colitis, diabetes) to today's highly processed diet, high in saturated and trans fats, caffeine, and refined carbohydrates. (Diabetes Nutrition and Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

100-Calorie Snacks - 77.42%
Have you ever wanted a snack, but didn't want to blow your diet? Eating the wrong snacks is an easy way a lot of extra calories are added to your daily food intake. Having quick and easy healthy snacks available when hunger strikes gives you extra willpower to avoid grabbing whatever is close at hand. We hope these examples begin to dispel current notions of "portion distortion." Try not to eat with your eyes, but with your head - a wonderful surprise awaits you. You'll be amazed at how so little (smaller portions and fewer calories) can go so far in raising your energy level. (Diabetes Diet and Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Why You Need the Bs - 77.42%
B-complex vitamins are essential for your body to convert sugar and starches to energy, a chemical process called carbohydrate metabolism.  A shortage of any one of them can cause problems.  Vitamin B6 deficiency has been linked to glucose intolerance, which is an abnormally high rise in blood sugar after eating. (Diabetes Nutrition and Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

Magnesium Is Important For Heart Health - 77.42%
Since magnesium is required for muscle contraction, and the heart is a muscle, the mineral is related to heart abnormalities and even to heart attacks. Magnesium depletion predisposes one to hypertension and cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) and may predispose to narrowing of blood vessels and perhaps myocardial infarction (damage to heart muscle, which often precedes a heart attack). Read more about the importance of magnesium in your daily diet. (Heart Disease and Diabetes Nutrition) (Complete Article)