Diabetes
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Ask Leyla: How concerned should I be about Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs)
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Recently I have been reading about the amount of AGEs in various foods. Meats are among the highest, especially when roasted, grilled or otherwise cooked at high temperatures. How concerned should a person be about the amount of AGEs in…read more
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Hemoglobin A1c: What is it, and why does it matter?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
“Most commonly people are told that having an A1c of 5.6 – 5.8% should be considered normal, but these levels already put you in the second highest category for brain shrinkage! I believe that, based on this information, we should…read more
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Ask Leyla: Why does my husband fall asleep after meals?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: What is causing my husband to fall asleep two hours after a meal every day? He is 78 years old and in excellent health and takes no medication. A: There are many reasons a meal can induce sleepiness. Was it a…read more
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Conquering gestational diabetes
By Alana Cowan
The following is an article by Alana Cowan, my step-daughter. I was on the scene as she went through the trials and tribulations of her first pregnancy, and she has some amazing insights to offer that I asked her to…read more
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Ask Leyla: Diabetes Alert Day: How can I manage my weight with diabetes?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
March 27th is Diabetes Alert Day. Q: I am a 46 year-old male, weighing 260 pounds at 5’9” tall. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes several years ago. My most recent Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c) was 8 and I currently take…read more
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Ask Leyla: What might be causing my memory loss?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I have trouble remembering words. What could be causing this? I’ve heard coconut can help with memory – would coconut butter work for me? If so, what is the amount I should take every day? A: Memory loss can have many…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: Have blood sugar issues? Eat carbs last
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
I regularly advise patients and clients with blood sugar issues such as hypoglycemia, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes to eat higher carb foods, such as fruit, after the main meal. More like a dessert. The rationale for this advice is that the…read more
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Ask Leyla: How can I lower my HgbA1c?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Six months ago, my HgbA1c was 5.9 which was very concerning but now my most recent bloodwork indicates it’s up to 6.5. I’m on a low carb diet, and the only remaining sugars in my diet result from three…read more
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Blood sugar and your brain
By Dr. David Perlmutter
Several years ago, when I wrote Grain Brain, I had a long discussion with our publisher centered around choosing the best subtitle. Ultimately, we decided to emphasize the toxic role of sugar and carbs on the brain, and with good reason….read more
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