The public perception of low-carbohydrate diets often involves mounds of bacon, piles of steaks and rivers of cheese. After all, when the Atkins Diet swept the country more than a decade ago, that was one of the ways people described …
AskNadia: Why You Should Not Wash Chicken Before Cooking it
Dear Nadia,
I heard washing packaged store bought chicken, and other raw meats are unsafe before cooking.
SK
Sacramento CA
Dear SK,
I was trained to wash all the foods we consumed before cooking them. But, according to the FDA, …
Diabetes Health Crossword Puzzle Solution
Word puzzle posted on previous day.
Diabetes Health Crossword Puzzle
This crossword puzzle was inspired by this week’s news and podcast reports. Play along with us to test your knowledge and comprehension on topics we post Monday-Friday.
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Diabetes Health Weekly Roundup
This crossword puzzle was inspired by this week’s news and podcast reports. Play along with us to test your knowledge and comprehension on topics we post Monday-Friday.
No Connection Found between Anxiety and Depression and Pediatric Cardiovascular Disease
A recent study indicates that there is no significant relationship between symptoms of depression or anxiety and pediatric cardiovascular disease risk. These conclusions were made after studying a cohort of 202 participants ages 8-18 years old. Participants had a wide …
Study debunks link between low vitamin D and type 2
While previous research has linked low levels of vitamin D to the onset of type 2 diabetes, new research finds no evidence that high levels of vitamin D prevent the disease.
British researchers went looking for genetic proof of the …
Protecting the Ears against Diabetes-Related Hearing Loss
Fortunately, hearing loss is not inevitable among people with diabetes, and there are ways to prevent it. The most important step is to maintain good blood sugar control. This includes taking any prescribed medications, portion control, eating a healthy diet, …
Diabetes Health Type 1: The Knock Out Boxer
My diabetic educator fired up a video of professional athletes enjoying their chosen sport. A cyclist whizzed down mountainous trails in California with an insulin pump mounted on his hip. A swimmer dove into a pool and came up just …
AskNadia: Is Soy Bad for Me?
Dear Nadia,
I have decided to start replacing some of my protein meals with soy.
Is soy bad for me?
Janet
Portland Oregon
Dear Janet,
Plant-based foods are good for lowering your cholesterol and believe to have some benefits to …
