The rate of autoimmune diseases has steadily risen over the past two decades, and scientists are working to understand why these diagnoses are increasing. Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s immune system turns on itself, attacking normal function as an invasion. Some of the most common autoimmune diseases include Type 1 diabetes, lupus, Hashimoto’s, and […]
Diabetes has become an epidemic that is plaguing the American population. Many factors increase your risk of getting diabetes, including obesity, age, and hereditary factors. With this health epidemic on the rise, researchers are working overtime looking for ways to get this health crisis under control and better support blood sugar control. Could a plant […]
November was American Diabetes Month, and with the holidays looming, this is the perfect opportunity to shed light on a major health crisis in our nation. About 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year, and it remains the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. Those are staggering statistics! It’s an issue […]
This time of year, we all gather with friends and family to celebrate the holidays, and pack on the pounds before we make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. But for diabetics, extra weight gain isn’t the only issue. We also have to think about managing our blood sugar levels during a season that’s […]
