Are you at risk for diabetes? The importance of blood sugar testing

Are you at risk for diabetes? The importance of blood sugar testing

As a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), I often discuss the importance of blood sugar management. Healthcare providers routinely test blood sugar levels because high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can signal prediabetes or diabetes, conditions that require early intervention to prevent complications. Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common in the U.S., largely due to sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits. Many people don’t realize that…

Even one 30-minute workout can improve blood sugar and insulin sensitivity, study finds

A new study from Italy shows that even a single 30-minute session of aerobic exercise can improve how the body handles sugar and uses insulin—key factors in preventing type 2 diabetes. The research was carried out at the Centro per le Malattie Endocrine e Metaboliche and is published in the Journal of Endocrinological Investigation. It’s […] The post Even one 30-minute workout can improve blood sugar and insulin sensitivity, study finds appeared…