Volunteers in a study who scored higher on the Mindfulness Awareness Attention Scale (MAAS), had a higher likelihood of having normal glucose levels (ranges reflect intervals of 95 percent confidence). Dispositional, or “everyday” mindfulness is the inherent trait of being aware of one’s present thoughts and feelings. In a […] Click here to view original […]
In the past, we’ve learned a lot about the potential genetic, environmental, and lifestyle risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes — but how does sedentary behavior influence the disorder? That’s the focus of a recent study published in Diabetologia. Prior research has shown “unfavorable associations” between sedentary time, such as sitting and reclining to watch TV or work on a […]
Did you know barley can rapidly improve people’s health by reducing blood sugar levels and the risk for diabetes, a recent study shows. The secret lies in the special mixture of dietary fibers found in barley, which can also help reduce people’s appetite and risk for cardiovascular disease. But where can you find Barley in […]
insulin resistance: In insulin resistance, muscle, fat, and liver cells do not respond properly to insulin and thus cannot easily absorb glucose from the bloodstream. As a result, the body needs higher levels of insulin to help glucose enter cells. The beta cells in the pancreas try to keep up with this increased demand for […]
The app is for iOS only right now, so if you don’t have an iPhone or iPod Touch, you can still use CLARITY by easily logging in online. You simply sign in with your Dexcom account info (whether as a user of SHARE or Studio, their previous software), and from there you just plug in […]