Sugar & Insulin The food we eat is digested and turned into sugar/glucose, that we use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that is near...

Sugar can be thought of as a crystal. When there is too much sugar/glucose in the blood, it ends up floating in the veins, scratching at...

Blood sugar levels vary throughout the day. There are many factors that impact the blood sugar level. Blood Sugar Goals Keeping a log...

Diabetes can cause chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease may lead to end stage renal failure. Kidneys act as filters. Blood goes...

Eating healthy while living with Diabetes does not mean starving or avoiding carbohydrates (breads) entirely. Ultimately, you are in...

You may have been told by your health care professional to reduce the sodium, or salt, in your diet. Most people eat too much sodium,...

A key feature of the DASH diet is cutting back on salt. Because salt often enhances flavor, it typically gets heavy use in restaurant...

Knowing the warning signs of stroke is the first step to being prepared to ACT FAST in case you or someone close to you is noted to have...

Overview DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet is a healthy-eating plan designed to help treat or...

Chest Discomfort: Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that last more than a few minutes or that goes away...

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high...

Empty your bladder before starting Make sure your legs are flat on the ground and Supported Keep legs uncrossed. Rest quietly for 5...

Lifestyle Changes for Heart Attack Prevention The American Heart Association explains that heart disease is the number 1 cause of death...