Diabetes Blog

Registered dietitian Yvonne Greer talks about trying alternative whole grains which can offer health benefits and new flavors.

Certified diabetes educator Catherine Harrison explains how having candid discussions with people with diabetes on their carb intake can give them a different perspective and help them modify their diets to choose this food group moderately.

Nurse practitioner Cheryl Winter discusses the positive effect of taking vitamins including possibly keeping people stay younger with the help of keeping your telomeres longer.

More studies are showing that getting enough vitamin D may be helpful in lowering the risk for type 2 diabetes, and help those who already have the disease. Certified diabetes educator Viola Holmes discusses why it is a good idea to get your vitamin D levels checked, how to do so, and the variety of sources it comes from.

There has been a lot of confusion surrounding the two different types of fats, so here is some information defining what they are and some recommendations on how much people should eat.

Undue stress can be especially damaging for people with diabetes. Here is an explanation of how it does, how to identify it, and strategies to alleviate it.