Homocysteine is a protein building block in your blood and a high level can lead to heart disease. Here’s what you need to know.
When you manage your type 2 diabetes and meet one of your health goals, celebrate your success! Choose a healthy reward to keep you motivated and your weight in check.
You know the drill. You go in for your regular diabetes check and the nurse stands you on the scale. You’ve been avoiding the scale ...
"I never eat fruit because it has too much sugar!" This is a common phrase I hear clients say, and, as a dietitian, it always leaves ...
Given how common metabolic syndrome is -- it's estimated that one out of four people meet the criteria -- everyone should be worried about their risk factors. After all, metabolic syndrome can dramatically increase your risk of serious health problems, such as diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes -- yet often people don't even know what it is.
Metabolic syndrome is generally defined as a cluster of risk factors, including high blood sugar, extra abdominal fat, high blood pressure, and unhealthy cholesterol levels.
