The five-year study of 11,091 Koreans found that those who had fatty liver disease also had higher triglycerides, lower "good" cholesterol, and other metabolic abnormalities that can signal Type 2 diabetes.
A new government study suggests there's a "diabetes belt" of states in the Southeastern U.S. which has a much higher rate of diabetes than other parts of the country. Read More »
Obesity is so damaging to the joints that experts say most people have knees, hips, and ankles that are five to ten years "older" than they are. Read More »
Researchers found a 200 percent increase in the risk of overnight hospitalizations, injuries, asthma, and risk of poisonings for children whose mothers had outside employment. Read More »
Are you counting your carbs" One of the most important parts of maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is keeping a careful eye on how many carbs you're eating so you can take enough insulin to turn those carbs into energy! The better we become at learning to measure and estimate the carbs in the food we eat, the easier it will be to regulate our blood sugar levels!
