diabetes

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King, and his wife Sheila recently launched the King of the Hill Foundation, dedicated to delaying or preventing the onset of Type 1 Diabetes and other autoimmune diseases by promoting access to screening, innovative research, and cutting-edge therapies. M&F sat...

The List of Sugar Myths is Long... and Ridiculous Sugar Made Me Do It! Pssst. Yeah, I'm talking to you. Have you ever, maybe after walking out of one of those Lululemon stores and seeing all those gluteally endowed sales people (and maybe mannequins, too), gone home and engaged in a little, you...

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a perennial herb believed to have medicinal properties. The seeds contain silymarin, a group of compounds said to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Milk thistle is commonly used as a home remedy to treat liver problems, often under the presumption...

Milk thistle (silymarin) is a flowering herb related to the daisy and ragweed family. It is native to Mediterranean countries. Some people also call it Mary thistle and holy thistle. What Is Milk Thistle Used For? People have traditionally used milk thistle for problems with the liver and...

By now, you’ve probably heard the buzz about the ketogenic diet. Much like other popular weight-loss diets before it, advocates say it’s the fastest, easiest way to shed pounds. After all, you can eat virtually unlimited fat. The only catch? You can hardly have any carbs, making the diet a...

The Diabetes Plate Method, created by the American Diabetes Association, is a simple and effective meal planning method to help people with diabetes manage blood sugar levels and even lose weight. And losing weight can lead to a better lifestyle — according to multiple studies, people who lose...

Former San Francisco 49’ers defensive tackle Sam Sterling’s wake up call came in the doctor’s. More than 200 pounds overweight, Sam was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. So, naturally, he decided he needed to lose weight. “I knew losing weight was the answer to reversing the early stages of...

Jonathan D. Goforth / Getty One of the most common pieces of advice for people with diabetes is to exercise, since it can help lower blood sugar levels and reduce weight. Plus, there are plenty of other benefits to exercise that improve overall wellness and may have a tangential connection to...