Insulin and glucagon are secreted by the pancreas to regulate your blood sugar levels. If the level of secretion is higher or lower than the typical range, this causes your blood sugar level to spike or drop, which is not a good thing. Glucagon and insulin work together to maintainContinue Reading
Those recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes sometimes don’t take their doctor’s recommendations seriously. All they hear is what they can’t do. They can’t have desserts, bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, and a host of other carbohydrates. Even some fruit is off-limits! One 2016 study suggests convincing patients to take bloodContinue Reading
Many people fight to control their blood sugar. Whether you are a borderline diabetic, a diabetic or someone who is trying to be proactive, maintaining the right blood sugar level is important to heart health and overall well-being. The Do’s of Eating to Control Diabetes Most understand the basics ofContinue Reading
