HEALTH HUB Diabetes
Uterine fibroids linked to higher heart disease risk
Uterine fibroids linked to higher heart disease risk By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Recent figures from a large US population based study have discovered uterine fibroids are a sign of increased atherosclerotic heart disease, [...]
The shape of your butt can determine your diabetes risk
The shape of your butt can determine your diabetes risk By naturopath Margaret Jasinska New research has shown that the shape of your largest butt muscle (called the gluteus maximus) can help determine [...]
Stress can spike your blood sugar: No carbs required
Stress can spike your blood sugar: No carbs required By naturopath Margaret JasinskaDid you know psychological stress can trigger your brain to send a direct neural signal to your liver, telling it to produce and [...]
Diabetics have unique weight loss challenges
Diabetics have unique weight loss challenges By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Losing weight is tough for almost everyone. It’s especially hard for type 2 diabetics. Metabolic hormones and hunger hormones are usually out of [...]
Having a fatty liver means you have double the risk of dying
Having a fatty liver means you have double the risk of dying By naturopath Margaret Jasinska A recent study showed that people with a fatty liver have almost twice the mortality rate of [...]
Gestational diabetes raises autism risk
Gestational diabetes raises autism risk By Margaret Jasinska Gestational diabetes is the fastest growing type of diabetes in Australia. Autism is also becoming more prevalent. New research shows there may be a link. [...]
8 things besides food that can raise blood sugar
8 things besides food that can raise blood sugar By naturopath Margaret Jasinska In recent years many people have taken an interest in measuring their blood sugar level. For a diabetic, measuring [...]
Poor sleep can cause insulin resistance
Poor sleep can cause insulin resistance By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Insulin resistance is also referred to as pre diabetes. We normally think of the influence of foods on a person’s blood sugar level. [...]
Triglycerides are a bigger heart risk than cholesterol
Triglycerides are a bigger heart risk than cholesterol By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Have you had a blood test recently? Do you know what your triglyceride reading is? You should, because high triglycerides are [...]
High sugar diet raises risk of depression
High sugar diet raises risk of depression By naturopath Margaret Jasinska A recent study has found that people who consume the most sugar have a 33 percent higher risk of depression. This finding [...]