If you are a diabetic or if you just want to lose weight and keep it off, you can benefit from understanding the role your blood sugar and insulin release plays on your health and fitness.

Black coffee can affect your blood sugar, causing it to rise. For some people, mainly diabetics, this can be a real problem. Controlling your blood sugar may mean you have to cut down on coffee intake.

Squats are designed to strengthen your legs, abdominals and back. When completed correctly, squats are an effective strengthening workout. However, like all types of exercises, when completed incorrectly squats can be dangerous.

According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes--sustained elevation of sugar in the blood. Numbers increase daily as Americans become obese at an alarming rate.

Neuropathies are a group of disorders involving the nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord--the peripheral nerves. Infections, trauma, nutritional deficiencies, diabetes, genetic disorders, alcoholism and toxins include some of the many causes of neuropathy. The feet are commonly affected by neuropathies.

According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million children and adults have diabetes. While it can have devastating effects on those affected, the impact that diabetes has on society is high reaching.

Between 2007 and 2010, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that one in eight people consumed pizza on any particular day.

A diet for diabetes and liver problems balances the needs of both conditions effectively. Diabetics need to monitor carbohydrate intake to keep blood sugar levels within range, while those with liver problems needs to reduce the intake of foods that stress the liver, such as protein.

Diabetes is a condition in which your body cannot effectively use glucose for energy, and thus excess glucose stays in the blood, leading to high-blood sugar, or hyperglycemia. Diabetics are twice as likely to develop heart disease as those who aren't diabetic.

Peripheral neuropathy describes a neurological condition characterized by damage to the nerves in the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system includes the network of nerves that transmit information from the brain to the rest of the body.

Red, ripe, sweet and juice, strawberries are a delectable delight. Not only can you safely eat strawberries if you have diabetes, but in fact you are encouraged to do so. Strawberries and other fruits have numerous health benefits and are a healthful part of the diabetic diet.

Peppermint, scientifically known as Mentha piperita, is an herb native to Europe and Asia, now cultivated all around the word. It is commonly used as a flavor in foods, chewing gums, candies and toothpaste. Peppermint is also used as an herbal medicine, especially for digestive and skin problems.