United States of Diabesity
It is no secret that we are in the middle of an explosive epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes, or what I call “diabesity.” As a physician, scientist, educator and citizen, I have been motivated to...
View ArticleAre You Destined for Diabetes?
If you knew you were genetically predisposed to develop type 2 diabetes, would you change your diet? Ramp up your workout regimen? Start monitoring your blood sugar? Recent research suggests that you...
View ArticlePUMPING IRONY: Destined for Diabetes?
Against my better judgment a few years back, I scheduled an appointment at a functional-medicine clinic that had recently opened for business in a nearby suburb. I figured I could get a glimpse at how...
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Birdie Wermy’s Success Story
While lacing my shoes on a winter day south of Portland, Ore., I considered the challenge ahead. I’d recently agreed to join some coworkers to run the annual Hood to Coast Relay, an exhausting,...
View ArticleHow to Balance Your Blood Sugar
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View Article5 Markers For Every Health-Conscious Person to Know
Over my last 15 years of working with clients, I’ve found that many of them assume trainers and nutrition coaches address only workout regimens and diet choices. Most are surprised when the initial...
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Kicking the Sugar Habit — Together
My daughter’s nickname is “crazy treat” (see the photo below for why). The love my kids have for sugar shouldn’t come as a surprise to me given that dessert was a staple in my everyday routine for...
View ArticleWhich Health Conditions Are Considered Inflammatory?
You can often spot an inflammatory condition by the suffix “-itis” — think arthritis, dermatitis, sinusitis, appendicitis, bronchitis, myocarditis, etc. Before 1800, only 20 such nouns existed. Today,...
View ArticleLife Time in the News: “His Doctor Said He Wouldn’t Make it to 50 Years Old —...
Bayar Bayarsaikhan, 31, had been overweight for most of his life, at his heaviest weighing 500 pounds. He did not exercise and was addicted to sugar, often consuming 200 grams of sugar each day. His...
View ArticleThe Downsides of the Sweet Stuff: All About Sugar and Sugar Alternatives
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View ArticleA Clearer View of Health: A Guide to Understanding Comprehensive Bloodwork
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View ArticleHere’s What You Need to Know About A1C
Explore this article: style="height:20px;" What Is A1C? Insulin Resistance Explained The Growing Challenge of Type 2 Diabetes 6 Strategies to Manage High Blood Sugar Exploring Semaglutide for...
View ArticleWhat Is A1C?
Our bodies are constantly working to keep our blood-sugar levels in a healthy range. This helps ensure our cells receive a steady supply of energy. Yet sometimes the complex interplay of hormones and...
View ArticleThe Problem With Semaglutides
Various drugs have long been used to help manage diabetes, including the commonly prescribed Metformin. In 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a semaglutide drug — part of a class of...
View Article6 Strategies to Manage High Blood Sugar
These tips can be used safely alongside prescription drugs that control blood sugar (such as Metformin and supplemental insulin) and may help reduce or eliminate the need for prescriptions over time....
View ArticleCan Fish Oil Supplements Help Moderate the Inflammation Response?
A high-quality fish oil rich in omega-3s is often one of the top supplements encouraged by experts because of the nutrient’s proven role in supporting heart health, brain function, fat loss, and much...
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How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
In recent years, diabetes — both types 1 and 2 — has become a runaway epidemic, says nephrologist Jason Fung, MD, author of The Diabetes Code. “Since type 2 diabetes constituted about 90 to 95 percent...
View ArticleGLP-1s, Weight Loss, and Health: A Panel Discussion With Life Time’s MIORA...
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