Green tea and diabetes studies show that green tea may regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin activity up to 15 times for those suffering from type-2 diabetes.
One study, reported by the UK Council on Tea, showed that people who consume green tea regularly are at a lower risk of developing Type II diabetes [...]

Millions have discovered the healing power of natural remedies and supplements, and are turning to vitamins, minerals and herbs as a natural health remedy for Type 2 Diabetes.

Many scientific studies have shown the effectiveness of herbs and supplements in controlling the symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes.
Contemporary research has found that spices including cinnamon, [...]

Studies have shown that making simple lifestyle changes is at least as effective as taking prescription drugs in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a British Medical Journal study.

Changes such as switching to a healthier diet and increasing exercise helped to reduce the risk of diabetes by about 50 percent. [...]

The most important fats for preventing and reversing type 2 diabetes are Omega-3 fatty acids.
Although these fats are required for a variety of vital physiological functions, your body can’t make them on its own.
Research has found that omega-3s may help prevent and even treat type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Studies have [...]

Learn why removing trans-fats is a vital component of a type-2 diabetes diet plan

A major cause of type 2 diabetes is man-made fats, such as trans-fatty acids, hydrogenated oils, canola oil, etc.
The rampant use of trans-fats (in margarines, partially hydrogenated shortening, and deep-fat frying of fast-foods with vegetable oils) has clogged our cell membranes with [...]

If you are suffering from the effects of type-2 diabetes, you are no doubt looking for alternative, all-natural sweeteners that you can safely use, instead of consuming artificial and chemical-based sweeteners.
The good news is that there are many safe and natural sweeteners available that will not have any effect on your type-2 diabetes symptoms whatsoever. [...]

The following are some practical & common-sense diet tips for those suffering from the effects of type-2 diabetes.
1. Eat More Fruits And Vegetables
Try to get around 3 – 5 servings of vegetables per day and 2-4 of fruit. These types of foods provide essential vitamins, minerals and fiber. They are an important part of a [...]

Eating high fiber whole foods such as oats, fruits, vegetables and seeds which have a low glycemic index is a very important component of a type 2 diabetes diet.

New research finds that whole grain foods may protect against the disease by improving a person’s sensitivity to the hormone insulin.
"Whole grains appear to be beneficial [...]

Scientific studies of the effects of coffee and/or caffeine in people with diabetes have given contradictory results, and whether it’s reasonable for someone with diabetes to continue to drink coffee, or switch to decaffeinated coffee, or quit, is a matter of opinion. Major authorities, such as the American Diabetes Association, have not issued recommendations.
The benefits
One [...]

Derived from the bark of the cinnamon tree, cinnamon is one of the oldest remedies used in traditional Chinese herbalism for digestive support. Recent scientific studies have shown cinnamon may support healthy blood sugar levels, when used as part of your diet, by activating insulin and glucose transport and improving glucose metabolism.
Recent studies indicate that [...]

Maintaining a healthy diet is important for everyone, but it is especially important for people with type-2 diabetes.

A type 2 diabetes diet and following the right meal plan can make all the difference to a person struggling to keep their blood sugar under control. But, what is the right meal plan? How much of [...]

Think you’ve got your diet under control? You may be gulping down hundreds of unwanted calories without even knowing it.
“Believe it or not, more than 20 percent of our daily calories come from the things that we drink,” says Susan Aaronson, M.S., R.D., wellness coordinator for the M-Fit Health Promotion Division at the University of [...]

Artificial sweeteners are popular with diabetics because they make food taste sweet without raising blood sugar levels.
The problem is that artificial sweeteners are NOT really all that safe for those with type 2 diabetes.
Artificial sweeteners have been identified as possible factors in raising population obesity levels by making the consumer take up more calories later, [...]