What is diabesity? If you are unfamiliar with the term “diabesity,” you’re not alone. However, if Mark Hyman, M.D., a five-time New York Times bestselling author and health advocate, has anything to say about it, you’ll soon be familiar with this concept. “Diabesity is an all-encompassing term that includes prediabetes and diabetes,” says Dr. Hyman, author of The Blood Sugar Solution. “I want people to understand diabesity because it reframes the notion of obesity being one [completely separate diagnosis] andContinued
Diabetes
Is your child getting enough exercise? What you need to know.
According to a recent study published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, only half of preschool age children have a parent-supervised playtime each day. This news is alarming because exercise – particularly the kind that comes from playing outside – is crucial for children’s health and physical development. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children who take part in physical activity outside can experience improved mental health, motor development, cognition, vision and vitamin D levels. Additionally, accordingContinued
Skip the Drive-Through
Healthy Recipe Ideas that Work for Diabetics, Too Here are two great recipe ideas if you’re looking to make your at-home cooking a little more healthy. They are also diabetes-friendly. Enjoy! Skip the drive through and make your own, healthy version of the Chicken McNugget at home! Ingredients 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cups plain shredded wheat, crushed 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp paprika 1/8 tsp garlic powder Equal parts mustard (we suggest spicyContinued
Living a Diabetes-Free Lifestyle
Here at HealthWired, we are committed to sharing the latest news and most important information about diagnoses that are affecting millions of Americans. We will focus on several specific diagnoses, starting with diabetes. Preventing diabetes in the first place is crucial, as the disease is expected to affect one in three Americans by 2050 if the current trends continue. Why should you care about diabetes? While diabetes is not necessarily a death sentence, it does carry serious consequences when notContinued