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Yoga for Diabetes

By Vivian Griggs / September 16, 2024

Prologue – From the moment she was diagnosed with diabetes, Alyssa’s life revolved around regular checkups, timely medication and rigorous dietary restrictions. As a person with a chronic metabolic condition, constantly worrying about her blood sugar levels took a toll on her mental health as well. Before seeing the exciting result of Alyssa’s journey, let’s…

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Eating more healthy plant-based foods is associated with a lower risk for diabetes

Eating more healthy plant-based foods is associated with a lower risk for diabetes

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / September 16, 2024

Research finds that not all plant foods are created equal in the battle against type 2 diabetes. The incidence of type 2 diabetes worldwide is on the rise. Currently, an estimated 6.3% of the adult population has diabetes, with over 90% of those cases being type 2 diabetes.  Perhaps noshing on more whole plants could…

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Personal trainer discussing medications and exercise with older client

Programming for Exercise and Medications

By Len Kravitz, PhD / December 13, 2022

Here’s a look at common medication groups, and recommendations for programming for exercise and medications.

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Food sources of magnesium for diabetes prevention

Magnesium and Diabetes Risk

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / December 13, 2022

Only about half of Americans consume the recommended amount of magnesium—a trend that may play a role in the escalating diabetes rates.

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Woman playing tennis to stay active and prevent type 2 diabetes

Coaching Clients With Type 2 Diabetes

By Sandy Todd Webster / November 17, 2022

In many cases, type 2 diabetes can be prevented or well-maintained with a healthy lifestyle, and fitness pros are experts in this realm.

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Pregnant woman doing prenatal exercise

Prenatal Exercise Is Good for Babies, Too

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / September 13, 2022

Researchers have conducted ongoing studies to determine the benefits of prenatal exercise to an offspring’s metabolic health. 

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Woman using benefits of standing at work

Health Benefits of Standing

By ... / September 13, 2022

Researchers have recently explored the benefits of standing and regularly getting up and sitting down during the day.

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Trainer helping client with exercise for diabetes

Exercise for Diabetes

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / June 13, 2022

To help those who manage diabetes, and the fit pros who train them, the ACSM issued updated guidelines on exercise for diabetes.

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Spoonful of psyllium to represent link between psyllium and cholesterol

Psyllium and Cholesterol

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / April 1, 2022

More psyllium may be the answer to elevated cholesterol numbers, as a recent report shows a link between psyllium and cholesterol levels.

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Person checking blood sugar levels in nutrition therapy

Nutrition Therapy for Glucose Control

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / March 14, 2022

The future of nutrition therapy for glucose control and diabetes is moving increasingly away from the one-size-fits-all approach.

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Graphic with several cans of soda to represent need for sugar reductions

Is it Time to Get Tough About Sugar Reductions?

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / December 6, 2021

According to a study, sugar reductions could prevent some cardiovascular disease events, cardiovascular deaths, and diabetes cases.

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Person with vitamins in hand to get vitamin d benefits

October 2021 Question of the Month: Do You Promote Vitamin D Benefits?

By ... / September 27, 2021

Research on vitamin D benefits has linked it to improved bone health and lower cancer risk. Now, it appears to help prevent diabetes.

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Man choosing best time to exercise at night

Best Time to Exercise for Metabolic Health

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / September 7, 2021

Fit pros love to debate many topics, the best time to exercise being one of them. Here’s why early-evening training could be prime time.

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Spoonful of oats

Does Oatmeal Raise Blood Sugar?

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / May 10, 2021

Millions of Americans spoon up oatmeal for breakfast. It seems oatmeal does raise blood sugar but the effects depend on the type of oat.

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Red meat and type 2 diabetes risk

Less Red Meat, Lower Diabetes Risk

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / March 8, 2021

Red meat is a staple in the typical American diet, but it appears replacing it with other sources of protein may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

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