HEALTH HUB Diabetes
Gestational diabetes raises autism risk
Gestational diabetes raises autism risk By Margaret Jasinska Gestational diabetes is the fastest growing type of diabetes in Australia. Autism is also becoming more prevalent. New research shows there may be a link. [...]
8 things besides food that can raise blood sugar
8 things besides food that can raise blood sugar By naturopath Margaret Jasinska In recent years many people have taken an interest in measuring their blood sugar level. For a diabetic, measuring [...]
Poor sleep can cause insulin resistance
Poor sleep can cause insulin resistance By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Insulin resistance is also referred to as pre diabetes. We normally think of the influence of foods on a person’s blood sugar level. [...]
Triglycerides are a bigger heart risk than cholesterol
Triglycerides are a bigger heart risk than cholesterol By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Have you had a blood test recently? Do you know what your triglyceride reading is? You should, because high triglycerides are [...]
High sugar diet raises risk of depression
High sugar diet raises risk of depression By naturopath Margaret Jasinska A recent study has found that people who consume the most sugar have a 33 percent higher risk of depression. This finding [...]
Sugar risks a man’s mental health
Sugar risks a man’s mental health By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know that Australian men are overrepresented in most obesity related chronic disease statistics? Once they reach age 55, far more men [...]
High sugar diet raises risk of depression
High sugar diet raises risk of depression By naturopath Margaret Jasinska A recent study has found that people who consume the most sugar have a 33 percent higher risk of depression. This finding [...]
5 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Daily Sugar Intake
5 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Daily Sugar Intake By Jessah Shaw - nutritionist It’s very easy to overconsume sugar on a daily basis, and these fluctuating blood sugar spikes and crashes can [...]
Young people are developing liver fibrosis
Young people are developing liver fibrosis By naturopath Margaret Jasinska New research has found up to one in seven young adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes have already developed significant liver fibrosis. [...]
Bright light at night raises diabetes risk
Bright light at night raises diabetes risk By naturopath Margaret Jasinska An increasing body of research is showing that exposure to light at night raises the risk of health problems. Humans are not [...]