HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS 101 According to the World Health Organization (WHO) there are 422 million people with diabetes mellitus (DM) and 318 million with impaired glucose tolerance (dysglycemia). This is an important public health issue that requires attention given its relationship to a plethora of chronic diseases as well as economic burden. We know…
Low carb? Low fat? Whole grains? Paleo? With so much conflicting dietary guidance coming from news outlets and medical professionals alike, it’s no wonder patients are confused. From one day to the next, different foods and nutrients are being alternately celebrated and demonized. A case in point is sodium. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…