Open Sesame
Sesame seeds are rich in copper, maganese, calcium, magnesium, iron, dietary fiber, and more. And the good news for us is that they don't have much impact on blood sugar levels. Eating tahini, a paste made from crushed sesame seeds, is an easy way to incorporate sesame into your diet.
Soy Supplements Do Not Benefit Type 2 Diabetics
A new study out of Hong Kong suggests that soy supplements do not benefit type 2 diabetics. According to a Reuters report, previous lab research has suggested that soy proteins and soy isoflavones -- "phytoestrogen" compounds that are structurally similar to human estrogen -- may help control blood sugar levels...
Liraglutide (Victoza) – a new Incretin
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Too many broken parts!
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The Diabetic Easter Bunny
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