Diabetes Diet: Glycemic Index, Dining Out & Healthy Foods

For individuals with Type 2 diabetes, choosing foods with a low glycemic load is essential. Learn how to dine out safely at places like McDonald's and which nuts and proteins best support blood sugar stability.

Diets for Type 2 Diabetes and High Cholesterol

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Martin Booe

People with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) have a metabolic abnormality called insulin resistance in which body tissues respond sluggishly to the hormone insulin. This leads to high blood sugar and abnormal blood fat levels. People with T2DM commonly have high levels of triglycerides and "bad"

Is the Atkins Diet Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Martin Booe

For people with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), losing excess weight can lead to lower blood glucose, triglyceride and cholesterol levels along with reduced blood pressure.