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¿Sabías que tu hígado es el órgano interno más grande de tu cuerpo? Es responsable de muchas funciones, entre ellas: Filtra y elimina sustancias dañinas de la sangre (toxinas, medicamentos, alcohol). Regula los niveles de azúcar en la sangre y almacena el exceso de glucosa en forma de glucógeno hasta que se necesite. Produce bilis,…
During the past twenty years, the number of children and adolescents of ages 10-19 being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) has doubled in the US. This is an alarming trend. One would think that with all the advances made in healthcare, children would be getting better; however, the opposite seems to be happening with…
Muscle mass is linked to better glucose control and longevity in persons living with diabetes, as well as in people who don’t. Skeletal muscle helps regulate glucose metabolism, and is linked to less insulin resistance, better A1c levels, and even less risk of developing diabetes. People living with diabetes statistically have lower muscle mass, muscle…
Do you worry about when your next meal will be? Food insecurity occurs when individuals are unable to access food to live their life comfortably. It’s a worldwide concern and affects up to 47 million individuals in the United States each year. Anyone can experience food insecurity and is not directed towards a specific population.…
To read the English translation of this blog, please visit: https://blogs.cornell.edu/communityeducation/2018/01/05/the-benefits-of-making-small-simple-changes/?fbcl&fbclid=IwY2xjawHrnMVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVL9iVQkf-v4Y0YwzcgbixUxuup0q9m6BhAYv9zqXHRgwqMPoVIFfLwvzw_aem_CJr0SNpNrWBCuV3VM5jtjA Muchos de nosotros queremos estar más saludables, hacer cambios en nuestro estilo de vida, perder peso, hacer ejercicio y modificar nuestra alimentación. Estos deseos se intensifican después de una temporada de excesos y sedentarismo. Nos encontramos diciendo cosas como: “¡Eso es, no más dulces…
When it comes to diabetes, we know that good nutrition, regular physical activity, and stress management are essential to blood sugar control. However, do you know that your sleep patterns can also affect blood sugar? Research has shown that insufficient sleep can result in unhealthy eating habits and less physical exercise, both of which are…
Junk food, sweets, desserts, simple carbohydrates…. whatever you call them, people with diabetes (and without diabetes) need to avoid or limit intake. This is because they have no nutritional value, meaning that they do not provide many vitamins, minerals, fiber, or protein- nutrients that are vital to health. What they do provide is hydrogenated (unhealthy)…
Para leer la traducción al inglés de este blog, visite: To read the English translation of this blog, please visit: https://blogs.cornell.edu/communityeducation/2024/08/16/metabolic-syndromeare-you-at-risk/ ¿Recibiste recientemente malas noticias sobre tus análisis de sangre? ¿Tienes presión arterial alta o luchas con la obesidad? Podrías estar en riesgo de sufrir el Síndrome Metabólico, que está asociado con un mayor riesgo…
Have you been skipping sweet treats to reduce your sugar intake? Besides desserts, you may actually be eating more sugar than you realize. According to the American Heart Association, the average American eats 22 teaspoons of added sugar daily. This excess sugar may cause a significant increase in your blood sugar and lead to weight…
Para leer la traducción al inglés de este blog, visite: To read the English translation of this blog, please visit: https://blogs.cornell.edu/communityeducation/2024/09/06/the-role-of-fat-in-diabetes-management/ Cuando se trata de controlar la diabetes, los carbohidratos son el centro de la dieta porque aumentan el nivel de azúcar en sangre. Sin embargo, es importante comprender el papel de los demás macronutrientes,…